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TSalien2003	May 3 2014, 02:07 PM, updated 12y ago Return to original view \| Post #1
10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	Thread Records » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Thread #2 in January 2008 [13/1 30/1] Thread #1 in February 2008 [16/2] Thread #3 in March 2008 [1/3 19/3 27/3] Thread #4 in April 2008 [6/4 13/4 20/4 29/4] Thread #4 in May 2008 [4/5 12/5 21/5 22/5] Thread #1 in June 2008 [6/6] Thread #1 in July 2008 [2/7] Thread #2 in August 2008 [8/8 29/8] Thread #2 in September 2008 [12/9 24/9] Thread #1 in October 2008 [19/10] Thread #2 in November 2008 [08/11 25/11] Thread #1 in December 2008 [13/12] Thread #2 in January 2009 [13/01 28/01] Thread #1 in February 2009 [21/02] Thread #1 in March 2009 [12/03] Thread #3 in April 2009 [05/04 15/04 25/04] Thread #3 in May 2009 [05/05 16/05 27/05] Thread #1 in June 2009 [25/06] Thread #2 in July 2009 [14/07 20/07] Thread #2 in August 2009 [09/08 29/08] Thread #1 in September 2009 [24/09] Thread #1 in October 2009 [21/10] Thread #1 in November 2009 [07/11] Thread #1 in December 2009 [01/12] Thread #1 in January 2010 [23/01] Thread #1 in February 2010 [16/02] Thread #2 in March 2010 [10/03 30/03] Thread #1 in April 2010 [17/04] Thread #1 in May 2010 [02/05] Thread #1 in June 2010 [29/06] Thread #2 in August 2010 [05/08 28/08] Thread #1 in September 2010 [19/09] Thread #2 in October 2010 [19/10 30/10] Thread #2 in November 2010 [10/11 24/11] Thread #1 in December 2010 [18/12] Thread #2 in January 2011 [09/01 29/01] Thread #1 in February 2011 [12/02] Thread #2 in March 2011 [01/03 12/03] Thread #2 in April 2011 [06/04 20/04] Thread #3 in May 2011 [08/05 14/05 28/05] Thread #1 in June 2011 [13/06] Thread #1 in July 2011 [21/07] Thread #2 in August 2011 [13/08 28/08] Thread #1 in September 2011 [18/09] Thread #1 in October 2011 [23/10] Thread #1 in December 2011 [16/12] Thread #1 in January 2012 [08/01] Thread #1 in February 2012 [12/02] Thread #1 in March 2012 [26/03] Thread #1 in May 2012 [06/05] Thread #1 in July 2012 [02/07] Thread #1 in August 2012 [20/08] Thread #1 in September 2012 [06/09] Thread #1 in October 2012 [07/10] Thread #1 in November 2012 [20/11] Thread #1 in December 2012 [28/12] Thread #1 in February 2013 [10/02] Thread #1 in April 2013 [01/04] Thread #1 in May 2013 [14/05] Thread #1 in July 2013 [19/07] Thread #1 in September 2013 [02/09] Thread #1 in October 2013 [07/10] Thread #1 in December 2013 [07/12] Thread #1 in January 2014 [13/01] Thread #1 in February 2014 [10/02] Thread #1 in April 2014 [01/04] Thread #1 in May 2014 [03/05] * Unofficial Rules Of Man Utd Street Talks * [Last Update: 6/3/2007] » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 1. - Please do not predict/mention the outcome (goal margin/scoreline) for any Man Utd matches (eg: Man Utd to win X-X against ABC or Man Utd to win by 3 goals and etc). 2. Avoid refer our club as "Man U" - Please try to avoid refer our club as "Man U". You can use other terms like Man Utd, United, MU, Red Devils and etc but not "Man U". Explanation below on why "Man U" shouldn't be used when posting: QUOTE Btw, i noticed quite a number of United fans refer Manchester United as Man U. Do you know that calling United as Man U is like calling an African American nigger. (just an example, no offence to the African American). Got this from official United forum under the legend thread. Right Folks here we go once "AGAIN" and for all....... Man U is not a term REAL / TRUE United fans refer themselves to... WHY??? This term is mostly only used by other supporters as a complete and utter insult. In case anyone on this board is not aware rival supporters used to sing a song about Munich and it goes Man U Man U went on a plane Man U Man U never came back again... Now if thats not getting your blood boiling nothing will..I started this thread way last year because after being on the board for some time I found more and more people refering to us as THAT name. We are UNITED, MAN UTD, MANCHESTER UNITED, RED DEVILS. We do not have any songs with THAT name in them nor will you be able to buy any official merchandice using that term, it is not printed on any scarves or badges, also I was at the Reading game and there is no way did that song ring out around the ground. Now I have been a "United" supporter all my life I am 44 and have never used that phrase to describe the name of my team. It even has annoyed me to write about the song with the name in it, but thought I had to just to get my point over to people who have never heard it (real United fans forgive me please ) You don�t use the phrase Man C Leeds U Aston V etc etc So dont use M** . Like the song goes Theres Only One United so people will know who you support when using this term..All said whenever someone calls us M* * I simply correct them.. And I think this should be implimented on this board..So come on lads lets educate the ones that need it and keep THAT name away form our club and this board..The term Utd is the proper abbreviation for the word United and nothing else..Why can some people not just accept this and getover themselves.... and if anyone can remember the Scousers chanting and it pains me even to type this but for educations sake Man U Never Intended Coming Home (notice the first letter of each word from the phrase means MUNICH) Hope true United fans will stop refering United as Man U Credits Quick` for the image 3. Strictly no racism/racist comment in Man Utd Street Talks - Please refrain yourself from using racist words when posting. Sample Offense: QUOTE did anyone say the french monk, key player of arsenal, is not behaving well? or did EVERYONE say that? finally more people can see why i hate Mr. Fat lip so dem much Updated 12/2/2007: I will not hesitate to report whoever that commit such offense when posting in Man Utd Street Talks. 4. No hoping/praying injury to other team's players - Please do not post any post which hoping/praying/wishing any kind of injury happen to players from other teams while posting in Man Utd Street Talks. I can't stop anyone from dislike/hate the rival players but hoping them to get injured is totally not acceptable in here. Sample Offense: QUOTE i wonder if lille will employ my ways in the 2nd leg KO opponents, even if it means losing the game "we dunno that in CPL we cannot injure our opponents to win game!" QUOTE hardcore ryan giggs fan RVN supporter alan smith fan too greetings! i wan giggs to get another silverware, by any means so it would be good for other teams to do the dirty work and we enjoy how the blues act "dying" on the field robben, drogba, terry? can't wait for arse vs chelsea, whoever win, we win hopefully arse can keep up the good work by "shortlisting" chelsea players 5. No name calling when posting - Please refer to any player/team by using their full name or proper nick name when posting instead of some inappropriate name. Sample Offense: QUOTE did anyone say the french monk, key player of arsenal, is not behaving well? or did EVERYONE say that? finally more people can see why i hate Mr. Fat lip so dem much Note: Name calling is also part of the rules in Football Lounge so its applied to all the threads in Football Lounge as well. 6. Strictly no flame baiting in other threads - Please do not post anything in other threads if your intention is to spark any flame war and cause problems instead of a healthy discussion. So, please follow these rules. That's all for now. Thank you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gathering Among Red Devils Supporters Date: Time: Venue: Match: Person In-charge: Attendance List: * Last Update: * *p/s: Anyone who plan to organize any gathering for any of our match can go ahead. PM me* all the informations and I will update them here. Thank you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sheep319's Fantastic "Records"** * Update: 06 March 2011 * » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Chelsea QUOTE QUOTE i predict 2-2. drogba and kalou scores. :3 QUOTE kalou subbed out oredi mang QUOTE DAMMIT. Did I say Kalou? I mean Ivanovic QUOTE 70' Bosingwa on, Ivanovic makes way. You jinxed him! QUOTE wtf apa lagi ni. THEN WHO ELSE SCORE LA!? ZHIRKOV? QUOTE Not anymore! 76' Zhirkov is off and Sturridge comes on. Seriously, Sheep? QUOTE Chelsea's panicking like mad, making 3 subs. while Liverpool puts on their troll faces, without any subs. here's hoping Raul can score. QUOTE Pool subbed out Kuyt. LOL, true jinxer this is epic. 10 November 2010: Essien's Red Card Against Fulham 11 November 2010: Departure of Ray Wilkins 12 November 2010: Lampard Out For Another 3 Weeks 14 November 2010: Chelsea 0 Sunderland 3 16 November 2010: Alex Out For 6-8 Week 20 November 2010: Birmingham 1 Chelsea 0 28 November 2010: Newcastle 1 Chelsea 1 04 December 2010: Chelsea 1 Everton 1 QUOTE EVERTON TO SCORE AN OWN GOAL! 08 December 2010: Marseille 1 Chelsea 0 12 December 2010: Tottenham 1 Chelsea 1 27 December 2010: Arsenal 3 Chelsea 1 02 Jan 2011: Chelsea 3 Aston Villa 3 (Villa equalized during the extra time) QUOTE Aston Villa will self destruct. 05 Jan 2011: Wolves 1 Chelsea 0 Arsenal 20 Feb 2011: Leyton Orient 1 Arsenal 1 23 Feb 2011: Fabregas & Walcott's Injury 27 Feb 2011: Arsenal 1 Birmingham 2 [Carling Cup Final] 05 March 2011: Arsenal 0 Sunderland 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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TSalien2003	May 3 2014, 02:07 PM Return to original view \| Post #2
10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	Manchester United Club History » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Picture taken from: http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/gloryglory.html Honours Premiership (13): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013 Division One Champions (7): 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967 Division Two Champions (2): 1936, 1975 European Cup/UEFA Champions League (3): 1968, 1999, 2008 European Cup-Winners' Cup (1): 1991 European Super Cup (1): 1991 FA Charity/Community Shield (19 (15 outright, 4 shared)): 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967, 1977, 1983, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 (* = joint holders) FA Cup Winners (11): 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004 (Joint record with Arsenal on 11 wins) League Cup Winners (4): 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010 Toyota Inter-continental Cup Winners (1): 1999 FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008 Managers A. H. Albut [1892 - 1900] James West [1900 - September 1903] Ernest Magnall [10 October 1903 - 9 September 1912] T. J. Wallworth [9 September 1912 - 20 October 1912] John Bentley [28 October 1912 - 28 December 1914] John Robson [28 December 1914 - 31 October 1921] John Chapman [31 October 1921 - 8 October 1926] Clarence Hildrith [8 October 1926 - 13 April 1927] Herbert Bamlett [13 April 1927 - 9 November 1931] Walter Crickmer [9 November 1931 - 13 July 1932] Scott Duncan [13 July 1932 - 7 November 1937] Walter Crickmer [9 November 1937 - 15 February 1945] Matt Busby [1 October 1945 - 11 June 1969] Jimmy Murphy [February 1958 - June 1958] Wilf McGuinness [11 June 1969 - 29 December 1970] Matt Busby [29 December 1970 - 8 June 1971] Frank O'Farrell [8 June 1971 - 19 December 1972] Tommy Docherty [22 December 1972 - 4 July 1977] Dave Sexton [14 July 1977 - 29 April 1981] Ron Atkinson [9 June 1981 - 6 November 1986] Sir Alex Ferguson [6 November 1986 - 30 June 2013] David Moyes [01 July 2013 - 22 April 2014] Ryan Giggs Caretaker [22 April 2014 - Present] Louis van Gaal [] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Manch..._and_statistics Record Home Win: 10-0 v Anderlecht, 26/09/1956 (European Cup Preliminary Round, 2nd leg) Record Home Defeat: 1-7 v Newcastle United, 10/09/1927 [Division 1] Record Away Win: 8-1 v Nottingham Forest, 06/02/1999 Record Away Defeat: 0-7 v Blackburn Rovers, 10/04/1926 (Division 1) \| 0-7 v Aston Villa, 27/12/1930 [Division 1] \| 0-7 v Wolverhampton Wanderers, 26/12/1931 [Division 2] Record Win: 10-0 v Anderlecht, 26/09/1956 (European Cup Preliminary Round, 2nd leg) Record Defeat: 0-7 v Blackburn Rovers, 10/04/1926 (Division 1) \| 0-7 v Aston Villa, 27/12/1930 [Division 1] \| 0-7 v Wolverhampton Wanderers, 26/12/1931 [Division 2] Record League Win: 10-1 v Wolves, 15/10/1892 (Division 1) Record League Defeat: 0-7 v Blackburn Rovers, 10/04/1926 (Division 1) \| 0-7 v Aston Villa, 27/12/1930 [Division 1] \| 0-7 v Wolverhampton Wanderers, 26/12/1931 [Division 2] Record Premier League Win: 9-0 v Ipswich Town, 04/03/1995 Record Premier League Defeat: 0-5 v Newcastle United, 20/10/1996 \| 0-5 v Chelsea, 03/10/1999 \| 1–6 v Manchester City, 23 October 2011 Record FA Cup Win: 8-0 v Yeovil Town, 12/02/1949 Record FA Cup Defeat: 1-7 v Burnley, 13/02/1901 [1st Round] Record European Win: 10-0 v Anderlecht, 26/09/1956 (European Cup Preliminary Round, 2nd leg) Record European Defeat: 0-5 v Sporting, 18/03/1964 [Cup Winners' Cup QF] Record Champions League Win: 7-1 v Roma, 10/04/2007 [UCL QF, 2nd leg] Record Home Attendance (At Old Trafford): 76,098 31/3/2007 Premier League (Man Utd vs Blackburn) (83,260 for United v Arsenal at Maine Road in 1948) Record League Appearances: 672 (555 Start, 117 Sub) Ryan Giggs 1990 - 06 May 2014 v Hull City [963 (802 Start, 161 Sub) overall] Record League Goalscorer: 199 [in 606 league appearances] 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: 37,100,000 pounds for Juan Mata from Chelsea (January 2014) 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 » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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 2013/2014 Home Kit » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 2013/2014 Away Kit » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 2013/2014 GK Kit (Home) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 2012/2013 GK Kit (Away) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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. This post has been edited by alien2003: May 19 2014, 10:21 PM
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	Season 2013/2014 Fixtures & Results * Last Update: 12/05/2014 * » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « [Fixtures On manutd.com] Please note, all dates are provisional and are heavily subject to change. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Season 2013/2014 Stats (Goal Scorers/Assists/Bookings) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by alien2003: May 12 2014, 09:36 PM
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	Manchester United Squad Photo 2013/2014 » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Manchester United 2013-2014 Squad List [Squad number - Player Name] * Last update: 16/08/2013 * QUOTE Barclays Premier League squad numbers 2013/14 1. De Gea (GK); 2. Rafael; 3. Evra; 4. Jones; 5. Ferdinand; 6. Evans; 8. Juan Mata; 10. Rooney; 11. Giggs; 12. Smalling; 13. Lindegaard (GK); 14. Chicharito; 15. Vidic; 16. Carrick; 17. Nani; 18. Young; 19. Welbeck; 20. v. Persie; 21. Henríquez; 22. Fabio; 23. Cleverley; 24. Fletcher; 25. Valencia; 26. Kagawa; 27. Macheda; 28.Büttner; 29. Zaha; 30. Varela; 31. Wootton; 32. Powell; 33. Bébé; 34. Cole; 35. Lingard; 36. Vermijl; 38. M.Keane; 39. Thorpe; 40. Amos (GK); 42. Blackett; 44. Januzaj; 45. Petrucci; 48. W.Keane; 50. Johnstone (GK). http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...-2013-2014.aspx
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	Reon's Signatures Collections Here you can find all the signatures created by our official Man Utd Street Talk signatures provider, Reon Siggy 1-10 Siggy 1 Siggy 2 Siggy 3 Siggy 4 Siggy 5 Siggy 6 Siggy 7 Siggy 8 Siggy 9 Siggy 10 Siggy 11-20 Siggy 11 Siggy 12 Siggy 13 Siggy 14 Siggy 15 Siggy 16 Siggy 17 Siggy 18 Siggy 19 Siggy 20 Siggy 21-30 Siggy 21 Siggy 22 Siggy 23 Siggy 24 Siggy 25 Siggy 26 Siggy 27 Siggy 28 Siggy 29 Siggy 30 Siggy 31-40 Siggy 31 Siggy 32 Siggy 33 Siggy 34 Siggy 35 Siggy 36 Siggy 37 Siggy 38 Siggy 39 Siggy 40 Siggy 41-50 Siggy 41 Siggy 42 Siggy 43 Siggy 44 Siggy 45 Siggy 46 Siggy 47 Siggy 48 Siggy 49 Siggy 50 Siggy 51-60 Siggy 51 Siggy 52 Siggy 53 Siggy 54 Siggy 55 Siggy 56 Siggy 57 Siggy 58 Siggy 59 Siggy 60 Siggy 61-70 Siggy 61 Siggy 62 Siggy 63 Siggy 64 Siggy 65 Siggy 66 Siggy 67 Siggy 68 Siggy 69 Siggy 70 Siggy 71-80 Siggy 71 Siggy 72 Siggy 73 Siggy 74 Siggy 75 Siggy 76 Siggy 77 Siggy 78 Siggy 79 Siggy 80 Siggy 81-90 Siggy 81 Siggy 82 Siggy 83 Siggy 84 Siggy 85 Siggy 86 Siggy 87 Siggy 88 Siggy 89 Siggy 90 Siggy 91-100 Siggy 91 Siggy 92 Siggy 93 Siggy 94 Siggy 95 Siggy 96 Siggy 97 Siggy 98 Siggy 99 Siggy 100 Siggy 101-110 Siggy 101 Siggy 102 Siggy 103 Siggy 104 Siggy 105 Siggy 106 Siggy 107 Siggy 108 Siggy 109 Siggy 110 Siggy 111-120 Siggy 111 Siggy 112 Siggy 113 Siggy 114 Siggy 115 Siggy 116 Siggy 117 Siggy 118 Siggy 119 Siggy 120 Siggy 121-130 Siggy 121 Siggy 122 Siggy 123 Siggy 124 Siggy 125 Siggy 126 Siggy 127 Siggy 128 Siggy 129 Siggy 130 Siggy 131-140 Siggy 131 Siggy 132 Siggy 133 Siggy 134 Siggy 135 Siggy 136 Siggy 137 Siggy 138 Siggy 139 Siggy 140 Siggy 141-150 27/04/2011 - New Siggy Added (#149-150) Siggy 141 Siggy 142 Siggy 143 Siggy 144 Siggy 145 Siggy 146 Siggy 147 Siggy 148 Siggy 149 Siggy 150 Siggy 151-160 02/06/2011 - New Siggy Added (#151-154) Siggy 151 Siggy 152 Siggy 153 Siggy 154 Credits to Reon for all the signatures u made!
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	New thread. Recreated the poll and re-entered the votes based on previous thread. Screenshot of the poll results from previous thread Should I retain sinoffire in the list? This post has been edited by alien2003: May 3 2014, 02:20 PM
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/05/03/ex...spending-spree/ Cesc + Shaw + Cavani + Vermaelen + van der Wiel??
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE Vidic: The farewell interview Nemanja Vidic admits he does now know what emotions he will experience while completing a lap of honour after his final match as a Manchester United player at Old Trafford tonight. This evening's encounter with Hull City promises to be a poignant occasion for Serbian, who hopes to lead the team out as captain before joining Italian side Inter Milan in the summer. As such, Vida is naturally sad about the occasion but equally determined to bow out with a win. "You never know what is going to happen with your emotions," Nemanja explains in tonight's edition of United Review, the matchday programme. "You can try to predict but I wasn't emotional before and I haven't cried yet! We will see what happens after the last game. It is going to be sad." "As we didn't do well this season, that walk around Old Trafford won't be the same after many years where we have always been celebrating something after the final game. Now, it has become a chance to thank the fans for supporting us this year. I think this is definitely the least that we can do." "We must perform in these last games to give them something to look forward to next season and to believe this team can win again. That is what the players are thinking about now - to try to put on good performances and build on that next season." Asked if he has a message for the United fans, Vidic says: "Thank you for all the support you have given me over the years. I know I will be supporting the club in the future. Hopefully we can win as many trophies as we did in my eight years over the next eight years." http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...ted-Review.aspx QUOTE Evra sad to see Vidic leave Patrice Evra admits he will be sad to see Nemanja Vidic leave Manchester United when the Serbian defender joins Inter Milan this summer. Vidic has agreed a switch to the Italian side when his contract expires at the end of the season and will depart Old Trafford after eight-and-a-half-years, having originally moved to the Reds during the 2006 January transfer window – the same time as Evra himself. "It's painful to lose Vida," said the Frenchman whose nickname for Vida is 'The Rock'. "For me, he is a great centre-back. When you see a player like Vidic leaving the club, you feel really sad." The pair endured a tough start to life in England, with Evra recalling one particularly difficult performance. However, they soon adapted and helped to form what was one of Europe's finest defences for many years, picking up plenty of silverware in the process. "When you speak about Vida, it’s like you’re speaking about myself," the full-back continued. "We joined the club together. I remember the first game was so hard. In one match, we played in the reserves together. We were so poor! "Rene Meulensteen was the [reserve team] manager and he took us both off! We were talking in the dressing room and saying: 'Oh my, why have we come to Manchester United? We should go back to our old clubs!' "It was a difficult moment but we stuck together. We’ve been in the same hotel going into training and, together, we’ve won the same trophies. I’m really sad to lose him." http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...anja-Vidic.aspx Premier League: Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic to say goodbye to Old Trafford » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Nemanja Vidic will wave goodbye to Old Trafford on Tuesday night as Manchester United take on Hull City in their last home match of the season. Vidic has spent the last eight and a half years at United, having joined from Spartak Moscow in a £7million deal on Christmas Day, 2005. He will leave in the summer for Inter Milan having won five Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008. "I have no regrets," he said. "I've given this club 100 per cent and my time at this club will always rank as the best part of my career. "It has been a great eight years - or a great seven years because at the moment we are not doing so well! "I never considered staying in England as the only club I ever wanted to play for in this country is United and I have been lucky enough to be part of this club for so many years. I've got so many great memories. I never could have imagined winning 15 trophies, including five Premier League titles and the Champions League. "I've played for the greatest manager [Sir Alex Ferguson] and I have learned a lot, not just on the pitch but off the pitch as well. "Manchester United make you feel part of the family. It has been a great experience for me. "I have developed as a man at this club. "Manchester United make you feel part of the family. It has been a great experience for me and my family." Vidic will make his 299th appearance in all competitions as United face Hull and, injury permitting, he will round it off by making his 300th in their final game of the season at Southampton on Sunday. It would have been many more but Vidic missed the second half of the 2011-12 season after rupturing knee ligaments in a Champions League game in Basel and three months of the following season with another knee problem. He has no hesitation abut naming his favourite memory. "The Champions League final in 2008 [when United beat Chelsea on penalties],\|" said Vidic. "You don't win the Champions League every year. The club has only won it three times and I was lucky to be part of one of those teams. "And we won it Moscow, where I played for Spartak for 18 months. I came back to the stadium to lift the trophy and that's the greatest memory I have. I will certainly never forget that fantastic night, memories that will live with me and the fans forever." The Serbian has arguably not been the same player since rupturing cruciate ligaments during United's Champions League defeat by Basel in December 2011, but he remains a firm favourite with the fans and coaching staff at Old Trafford. Left-back Patrice Evra joined United in the same transfer window as Vidic and the duo played for many years together in an experienced back-four, the foundation of Sir Alex Ferguson's all-conquering team. Evra said: "When you see a player like Nemanja Vidic is leaving this club you feel really sad. "I call him the rock. I am lucky to have played alongside him, for me he was a great centre-back." Evra, who could potentially join Vidic at Inter this summer, still regards the 32-year-old as one of the best centre-backs in the game. But it has not all been plain sailing for Vidic, according to Evra. "I remember our first game when we were in the reserves," the Frenchman said. "It was so hard and we were so poor. (Reserve team coach) Rene (Meulensteen) was the manager and he substituted us both. "We were talking together in the dressing room after and saying: 'Oh my God, why have we come to Manchester United?! We should go quickly back to our clubs!'. It was a difficult moment, but we stuck together. "We've trained together and we've won the same trophies so losing Vida is painful." http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11...to-old-trafford
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	De Gea wins fans' prize » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Manchester United fans have recognised David De Gea’s outstanding form this season by crowning him as the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year at the club’s annual awards ceremony. The Spanish goalkeeper picked up the accolade after gleaning 54 per cent of the combined votes on ManUtd.com’s seven official websites, ahead of Wayne Rooney (26 per cent) and Adnan Januzaj (5 per cent) in second and third place respectively. The remaining 15 per cent of the votes were distributed between the rest of the squad. After receiving his prize, 23-year-old De Gea said: "I want to thank the fans. From my very first day at the club, I have felt their love and I’m really happy. For them, we will try next season to do our best again." http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...Year-award.aspx Giggs gets lifetime award » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Ryan Giggs collected the first Lifetime Achievement Award at the Manchester United Player of the Year dinner and spoke passionately about the club's ability to bounce back from adversity. The interim manager, who continued to stress he has not yet made a decision on his future, watched as a host of big names and former team-mates paid tribute to his career on a special MUTV video. "I’m not usually an emotional person," he stated. "But this has touched me. To receive this Lifetime Achievement is something special, one of the most special awards I’ve ever received. This club touches everyone’s heart; it’s not only a club, it’s a family. So many special people have been a part of that, so for me to win this is emotional and it’s a special night for me. "I’ve played with so many great players who have had a massive impact on me, and of course Sir Alex Ferguson, who has been the single biggest influence on my career. I’m a lucky man." Giggs is adamant the Reds will respond to a trophyless campaign by showing their true colours in 2014/2015. "I think I summed it up on Tuesday, when I said it’s been a disappointing season," he reasoned. "Just like a player when you have setbacks, if you’re a proper player, you come back. If you’re a proper team and a proper club, which we are, you always bounce back. "In my first full season we lost out to Leeds in the league and I was sat in the dressing room as an 18-year-old watching grown men cry. I saw then how much football, how much winning meant to people. How much it meant to professionals. We came back the next year and won the league for the first time in 26 years. There’s not a doubt in my mind that, as Sir Bobby [Charlton] said, we’ll be back next season and we’ll be challenging. That’s what proper clubs do, they have setbacks and they come back stronger. "You don’t achieve anything without help. That goes for James [Wilson] who made his debut the other day, and Adnan [Januzaj] who lit up the stadium the other night. They’ll need help, just like I did. They’re at the right club, just as I have been for the last 26 years." http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...ment-award.aspx Players honour De Gea » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « David De Gea has been named as the Players' Player of the Year after members of the Manchester United squad cast their votes. The accolade from his colleagues completed a glittering night for the goalkeeper – he also took home the prestigious, fan-voted Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year prize from the Reds’ annual awards ceremony. Ever the professional, De Gea was quick to thank his team-mates while accepting the award from his fellow Spaniard, Juan Mata, on Thursday night. "I’m really happy to win this honour," said the goalkeeper. "I’m very grateful. Sometimes it's important for your team-mates to give you confidence and I think they're some of the best team-mates you can have. "I tried to do my best this year and I think it was my best season so far. I felt really good and confident. I will try to do the same for next season." http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...year-award.aspx Wilson nets Academy prize » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « James Wilson has been named the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year for 2014. The Staffordshire-born forward, who has scored goals at four different levels this year – Under-18, Under-19, Under-21 and first-team – picked up the award on a memorable week for the young starlet who netted a brace on his debut for the club against Hull City on Tuesday. The Reds’ no. 47 was considered for the award despite only playing eight games, and scoring seven goals, in the Barclays Under-18 Premier League. Nonetheless, he was a key figure in the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League campaigns for Paul McGuinness and Nicky Butt's teams. "It was straightforward really," McGuinness told ManUtd.com. "Wilson is, by far, the outstanding player. He didn't play a lot of time in the Under-18s as he moved up to the Reserves but we don't always take it that they have to play for the Academy team and he had the Under-19s as well. "He has been a little disrupted by injury and illness but he's an outstanding prospect and is getting stronger and fitter. It's really helped him working up with Warren Joyce in that respect and, as he develops, so is his concentration. He needs to be in the game more and get into clever positions, whether he's attacking or defending, to win the ball back. He needs to play off the shoulder and stay onside and all these things but he's a great lad and I'm sure he'll keep working hard. "We expect him to do really well. He's possibly a player he could burst onto the scene with great effect and would certainly excite the crowd at Old Trafford. To be honest, if you can score goals like he does in the Under-18s then you can do that against first-team players because there is no catching you if you're that quick. Wilson beat off competition from fellow nominees Josh Harrop and Sean Goss to win the trophy and in doing so follows in the footsteps of some famous names such as Danny Welbeck, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and, the man who gave the 18-year-old his debut, Ryan Giggs. "Harrop has done particularly well in the last part of the season," explained McGuinness. "He's stepped up and knows he's ready to go into the Reserves. Goss is a really elegant footballer, with a lovely left foot, who can play terrific football. We expect both of them to go on and have really good careers." http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...year-award.aspx Rooney goal is top strike » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Wayne Rooney’s phenomenal 60-yard strike against West Ham has been named Goal of the Season at the club’s annual awards dinner. The memorable effort, that carried more than a few hallmarks of David Beckham’s 1996 half-way line strike against Wimbledon, broke the deadlock in the Reds’ match against the Hammers at the Boleyn Ground and caught the eye of the footballing world. Latching on to Ashley Young’s punt forward, the Reds’ no. 10 proceeded to launch a thunderous effort towards the Hammers’ goal. The ball hurtled through the air before dipping in over the flailing West Ham stopper Adrian. Speaking to host for the evening, Jim Rosenthal, Wayne spoke of his delight that the effort came off. "It was a goal that I am really pleased with, I do think David Beckham's was a bit better, but I was happy to score," Wayne commented. "I did worry that it might bounce over the goalkeeper at first, but you just have to hope for the best. Thankfully it came off." Wayne beat off competition from Patrice Evra and Adnan Januzaj to win the Goal of the Season prize after polling 58 per cent of the votes. Evra’s scorching drive away at Bayern Munich was second with Januzaj’s second United strike at the Stadium of Light voted third. http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...award-2014.aspx QUOTE Manchester United interim manager Ryan Giggs and some of his fellow Class of '92 graduates will take part in a pre-season friendly against Salford City. Giggs, along with former United team-mates Nicky Butt, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes, bought non-league Salford back in March. And now they will play in a friendly against the Northern Premier League Division One North side on August 7 as part of a 'Class of 92 Legends Team' with funds raised for the game going to the club. In a statement the United legends said: "'We are really looking forward to the match, it will certainly be competitive. "It will be good to play with each other again, it's been a long time but more importantly we will want to give Salford City a tough game. "We are going to ask some familiar faces to play with us and we will be sure it will be an entertaining game for the fans of Salford City." http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11...-city-in-august This post has been edited by alien2003: May 9 2014, 08:36 PM
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	#mufc XI vs @SouthamptonFC: De Gea; Smalling, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Januzaj, Fletcher, Kagawa, Welbeck; Mata; van Persie #mufc subs vs @SouthamptonFC: Amos, Carrick, Cleverley, Lawrence, Young, Valencia, Hernandez #SaintsFC team vs @ManUtd: Boruc, Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw, Wanyama, Cork, Schneiderlin, Davis, Lallana ©, Lambert. https://twitter.com/ManUtd There goes Uncle Giggys's record in scoring in every Premier League season This post has been edited by alien2003: May 11 2014, 09:12 PM
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(limjenson @ May 11 2014, 09:15 PM) There goes another record. Let's blame Moyes? I think we might lose this. Leaving Fletcher to marshal the midfield. His last match was totally horrible. No place on Fellaini on the bench at all. I think Shinji will stay a bit more central alongside Fletch while Welbeck stay outwide left. This post has been edited by alien2003: May 11 2014, 09:18 PM
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE Manchester United chief Ed Woodward to address investors Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will speak to shareholders today as the search for a new manager nears its conclusion. United's three-quarter results were released to the New York Stock Exchange this lunchtime, with Woodward hosting an investors' conference call at 1300. He and Ryan Giggs have held talks with Louis van Gaal in the Netherlands. BBC Sport understands Van Gaal has agreed to replace David Moyes, with Giggs offered the role of assistant. Van Gaal will sign a three-year contract to take over as manager, with his work due to begin immediately after the Netherlands' World Cup campaign is over. Media reports suggested an announcement about him taking the role could be made prior to Woodward's scheduled conference call on Thursday. However, it is now thought early next week is more likely. The 62-year-old used a designated rest day from preparations at the Dutch training camp in Hoenderloo on Wednesday to meet with Giggs and Woodward. Giggs then returned to Manchester to watch United's Under-21 side lose to Chelsea at Old Trafford. It is not yet known whether Giggs will accept the role of assistant manager, or if the 40-year-old is to extend his playing career, having made his 962nd appearance against FA Cup finalists Hull City on 6 May. Van Gaal is expected to be accompanied by two long-standing members of his backroom team, goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek and video analyst Max Reckers. Having got the full 30-man provisional Dutch squad together for the first time, Van Gaal has a friendly against Ecuador in Amsterdam on Saturday to prepare for. The Netherlands then have two weeks before their next game, against Ghana in Rotterdam on 31 May. They are scheduled to meet up again on Tuesday, then fly to Portugal for a week long training camp. For United fans though, re-establishing the club amongst England's elite remains the overwhelming priority. In confirming commercial revenues of £42.8 million and increased broadcasting revenues of 64.1% for the quarter ending 31 March, 2014, the club have put themselves in a strong financial position to ride out the loss of Champions League income next season. And Woodward has signalled an intent to return the Red Devils to the success they enjoyed under Sir Alex Ferguson. "We once again generated record revenues as all of our businesses delivered impressive year over year growth," said Woodward. "This puts us in a healthy financial position to continue to invest in the squad. Everyone at the Club is working hard to ensure the team is back challenging for the title and trophies next season." http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27403370
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TSalien2003	May 17 2014, 12:13 PM Return to original view \| Post #13
10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE Robin van Persie expected to be Louis van Gaal's captain at Manchester United Robin van Persie is expected to be named as Manchester United's new captain when Louis van Gaal is confirmed as the club's new manager, according to leading Dutch journalist Pascal Kamperman. Van Gaal led Netherlands' final training session before their friendly with Ecuador on Saturday, with the timescale on his highly-anticipated move to United no clearer. The 62-year-old named van Persie as the permanent captain of the Dutch side 11 months ago and Kamperman expects the former Arsenal striker to succeed Inter Milan-bound Nemanja Vidic as United skipper. "Yeah I think so because they do have a good relationship," Kamperman told Sky Sports News when asked if he thought van Persie would captain United next season. "At the beginning when van Gaal took over as the head coach of the Dutch national team they had to find their position a little bit. But after that it went really well and van Persie was very positive about him. "When van Persie was over here (in Holland) last month because of his injury they talked a lot about the World Cup and the way they like to play in Brazil. So yes he does have a very good relationship with him." The Dutch squad have two days off after the Ecuador game before they fly to Portugal for a week-long training camp as they step up their World Cup preparations. It is thought that van Gaal could travel to Manchester in that time to finalise his appointment as David Moyes' successor. Initial reports at the beginning of the week suggested a deal would be done before that but Kamperman insisted nothing should be read into the delay. "I don't know exactly of course (when a deal will be completed) but I think some details are still being arranged," he said. "I think he has an agreement but (talks are ongoing) about the staff and new players. "It might take a couple of hours or a couple of days but it will be a done deal." http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11...nchester-united
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...as-manager.aspx QUOTE Van Gaal named United manager - Club appoints Dutch national coach, who won multiple titles in Holland, Spain, Germany - Ryan Giggs to be assistant manager - Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout join as assistant coaches Louis van Gaal will take over as manager of Manchester United from the 2014/15 season. He has signed a three-year contract. Louis, 62, has managed at the top level of European football for over 20 years and in that time has won domestic titles and domestic cups in three countries, as well as the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, two UEFA Super Cups and domestic Super Cups in Holland and Germany. He will take up his post after the FIFA World Cup, where he will manage the Dutch national team. Ryan Giggs, English football's most decorated footballer and the United player with the most appearances in the club's history, has been appointed as assistant manager. Ryan took charge of the first team for the last four matches of the 2013/14 season. Announcing the appointments, Ed Woodward said: "In Louis van Gaal, we have secured the services of one of the outstanding managers in the game today. He has achieved many things in his career to date and Old Trafford provides him with a fitting stage on which to write new chapters in the Manchester United story. "Everyone is very excited about this new phase in the club's history. His track record of success in winning leagues and cups across Europe throughout his career makes him the perfect choice for us. "People know him as a larger than life character but I have also been extremely impressed by his intelligence, thoughtful approach to the role and his diligence. I'm looking forward to working with him. "I'm delighted that Louis has chosen Ryan as his assistant. Ryan's association with the club spans over two decades and his knowledge and stature will be of great use to Louis. In addition, this is a fantastic opportunity for Ryan to learn his trade alongside a world-class manager whose attacking instincts and belief in youth are tailor-made for Manchester United.” Louis van Gaal said: "It was always a wish for me to work in the Premier League. To work as a manager for Manchester United, the biggest club in the world, makes me very proud. I have managed in games at Old Trafford before and know what an incredible arena Old Trafford is and how passionate and knowledgeable the fans are. This club has big ambitions; I too have big ambitions. Together I'm sure we will make history." Joel Glazer said: "I am delighted that Louis will be our next manager. He has an outstanding pedigree as a coach, both as a man who motivates his teams to win trophies and as someone who believes in giving young players a chance to prove their worth. I am sure he will make a big impression on the club, the players and the fans." Avie Glazer said: "Louis joins us at an exciting time and has already communicated some great ideas for how the club can move forward. The board is right behind him in his plans and everyone here is already looking forward to the start of next season.” Ryan Giggs said: "I am thrilled to have the chance to serve as assistant manager. Louis van Gaal is a world-class coach and I know I will learn a lot about coaching from being able to observe and contribute at such close quarters. Manchester United has been a huge part of my life and I'm delighted to be able to continue that relationship in such a key role." Frans Hoek is the Netherlands' goalkeeping coach and has been instrumental in the development of keepers such as United legend Edwin van der Sar and Barcelona's Victor Valdes. He joins as assistant coach, specialising in goalkeeping. Marcel Bout joins as assistant coach, specialising in opposition scouting, having previously worked for Bayern Munich, Telstar, AZ, FC Volendam and Feyenoord.
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TSalien2003	May 19 2014, 10:18 PM Return to original view \| Post #15
10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE Giggs announces retirement Today is a fantastic day for Manchester United. Louis van Gaal is a great appointment and let me begin by telling you how delighted I am to be working with someone of his calibre. His credentials are second to none and I’m positive the club will thrive under his leadership over the coming years. I would also like to take this opportunity to announce my retirement from professional football and embark upon a new and exciting chapter in my life, as assistant manager of Manchester United. I am immensely proud, honoured and fortunate to have represented the biggest club in the world 963 times and Wales 64 times. My dream was always to play for Manchester United, and although it saddens me to know I won’t be pulling on a United jersey again as a player, I have been lucky enough to have fulfilled that dream playing with some of the best players in the world, working under an incredible manager in Sir Alex Ferguson, and most of all, playing for the greatest fans in world football. I have always felt and appreciated your support. I want to also give a huge thanks to the backroom staff and support teams we have and have had at Manchester United over the years. I would not have achieved the success I have without your continuing dedication and commitment to creating the best environment to enable the players to thrive. I would not have won 34 trophies in my career without you. I would also like to say a special thanks to my friends and family for all your love and support. For me, today is a new chapter filled with many emotions - immense pride, sadness, but most of all, excitement towards the future. United fans I hope will share and echo my belief that the club, the management and owners, are doing everything they can to return this great club to where it belongs, and I hope to be there every step of the way. To the greatest fans in world football, thank you, I have loved every minute of playing for you and representing the biggest and best club in the world. See you next season. Ryan http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...g.aspx?pageNo=1 » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE Tribute to Ryan United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward had this to say about the retiring Reds legend and new assistant manager: "Ryan Giggs has been one of the greatest players ever to wear the red shirt of Manchester United. What he has achieved will never be equalled in the English game. "In the way he played, he was the embodiment of a Manchester United player - fast, skilful, entertaining and determined to win by playing exciting football. His progress from the ranks of the famous Class of '92 to the most decorated player in this or any club's history is down to his hard work, ability and attitude. "He is at the start of an exciting new chapter in his and the club's life but now is the right moment to reflect on the achievements of the finest British player of the last 25 years."
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE Reported Manchester United target Mats Hummels' father insists the Borussia Dortmund defender will not be leaving this summer. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11...ter-united-link
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE Paul Scholes: Manchester United need Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos Manchester United need "five or six" new players to challenge in the Premier League, says club legend Paul Scholes. "I'd bring in [Bayern Munich's] Toni Kroos, but United need five or six to get near the top," Scholes said in a blog for bookmaker Paddy Power. Scholes also said new manager Louis van Gaal faces "a massive task". The 39-year-old, who assisted interim boss Ryan Giggs in United's last four games, added he "did not expect" to be involved with the club next season. In a wide-ranging article, Scholes also said: Woodward failed to recruit the players the club needed last summer and he has "an awful lot to prove". Former manager David Moyes' was a "little negative" during his time in charge at Manchester United, but questioned whether he was given enough time before being sacked 10 months into a six-year contract. he was unsure if England manager Roy Hodgson had "the balls" to drop United striker Wayne Rooney. Van Gaal is expected to be given funds to start a major revamp of the playing squad once his World Cup campaign with the Netherlands comes to an end and he is free to concentrate on his new role at Old Trafford. Scholes believes that Germany international Kroos should be his first target, describing him as "a top-class central midfielder". Kroos, whose contract expires with the Bundesliga champions at the end of next season, is rumoured to have already agreed a £20m switch to Manchester United. Securing the 24-year-old would represent an early start to United's summer's transfer business, in contrast to last year when the club failed to follow up interest in then-Barcelona pair Cesc Fabregas and Thiago Alcantara with successful bids. Everton's Marouane Fellaini was the only first-team summer signing, arriving for £27.5m, five weeks after a release clause set £4m lower expired. "Edward Woodward has an awful lot to prove this time that he's good enough at his job," said Scholes. "He has to bring the players in that the new manager wants. It's obvious that last year he didn't manage to do that. If he doesn't, we are not going to get anywhere near the top." http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27517443
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE Paul Scholes believes Wayne Rooney could retire from football the time he's 32 Paul Scholes believes Wayne Rooney could retire from football by the time he's 32 due to the amount of football's he's played in his career. Rooney made his professional debut in 2002 as a 16-year-old for boyhood club Everton and Scholes thinks his former Manchester United team-mate may hang up his boots in his early thirties due to the physical demand of the game. In his first column for Paddy Power, Scholes said: 'Wayne might be a player who’d retire come 31 or 32, given the amount of football he’s played. 'Wayne’s peak may have been a lot younger than what we’d expect of footballers traditionally. Age 28 or 29 has been the normal "peak". With Wayne, it could have been when he scored 27 league goals in 2011-12 when he 26. 'He might be a player who’d retire come 31 or 32, given the amount of football he’s played. 'Ryan Giggs has been on the go for ages, but he adjusted his position. Can Wayne do the same? I don’t think Wayne will be able to play centre forward until he’s 34 or 35.' United have been craving a creative midfielder since Scholes' retirement at the end of the 2012-13 season as the deposed Premier League champions finished seventh at the end of this campaign. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos but, under former Old Trafford boss David Moyes, Rooney dropped back into this role on frequent occasions. Scholes believes the England star could play in the middle of the park, saying: 'He could play centre midfield, possibly, into his mid-thirties. He’s got all the ability to take over my old position at Manchester United. 'He has played some games there, but has never gone on an uninterrupted run. Whether he has the discipline to do it, right now I’m not sure.' Should Rooney retire by the age of 32, his last games could potentially be for England at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...-World-Cup.html
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10k Club Staff 12,754 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE Cardiff close in on Federico Macheda after Man Utd release Cardiff City are expected to sign former Manchester United striker Federico Macheda on a free transfer. The 22-year-old Italian striker is available after being released from Old Trafford. Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coached Macheda in the reserve side at United, before he broke into the Reds first team as a 17-year-old. Macheda spent last season on loan at Championship side Birmingham, scoring 10 goals in 18 appearances. The former Lazio youth player became an instant Old Trafford hero when he scored a stunning injury-time winner on his debut against Aston Villa in April 2009. But despite that early success, Macheda has struggled to claim a regular first-team place at Old Trafford in recent seasons and has spent time on loan in Germany with Stuttgart and in his native Italy with Sampdoria, plus spells with Queens Park Rangers and Doncaster Rovers. Macheda is set to be Solskjaer's third signing this summer, with the Bluebirds having already recruited Spanish striker Javi Guerra, 32, and Austrian midfielder Guido Burgstaller, 25. But Cardiff are playing down reports of a bid from Leicester City for striker Fraizer Campbell, with Solskjaer keen for the 26-year-old to remain at the Cardiff City stadium. Campbell, signed from Sunderland in January 2013 for £650,000, has a release clause in his contract following Cardiff's relegation from the Premier League. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27567914
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TSalien2003	Jun 24 2014, 08:44 PM Return to original view \| Post #20
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