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  • luzhniki2008 15:58 on June 17, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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    End of Season Awards: “19″ by @Luzhniki2008 

    Leaving Anfield in April 1992 after Manchester United had lost 2-0 to Liverpool, meaning Leeds had won the league whilst United had gone 25 years without a league title, I would never have predicted what would happen in the following 19 years. Season 2010-11 was another memorable one for Manchester United fans, with the club overtaking Liverpool to reach 19 league titles, to their 18 titles. In addition, the club reached another Champions League Final, which was to sadly end in defeat to Barcelona at Wembley. These are my awards for this great season: (More …)

     

  • Sarah 13:29 on June 10, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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    My Manchester United 2010-11 Awards by Sarah 

    I admit I’m a bit late in putting my awards selection together for two reasons I’m trying to extend the football season to suit myself and because I haven’t yet made up my mind who I will award each thing to! I’m hoping as I sit down to write this that it will all come together… here’s hoping! (More …)

     

    • RedScot 20:25 on June 10, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      Nice read as ever, clear and informative.I would nominate Wayne’s over head kick against City as the key goal for me and pivotal in turning round his season, in as much he could and did say bye his goal celebration ‘I am back’.
      I am massively surprised and bewildered….No mention of ‘Ryan Giggs’ * shock horror * lol.
      Thanks for the articles during the past season, have a brilliant summer and yes look forward to the 20th.

      • Sarah 12:56 on June 15, 2011 Permalink | Reply

        Thanks! I’d have Roo’s goal v City as my second purely because it seemed too obvious to choose! I don’t like obvious! Haha!

        Cheers for reading!

  • Rob B 14:13 on February 22, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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    What’s left in the tank? Is MUFC a timebomb waiting to go OFF? 

    Now I guess I’m a half full fan..the sort of fan that mixes all the joys of supporting Manchester United with all the fears that the common football fan possess as well. When will our time be up? When will we be ‘doing a Liverpool’?? It worries me…and that’s just because….IT DOES (and for no other reason)

    So what’s there to worry about this season?

    Top of the league. Progressing so far so good in Europe. Last 8 of the cup. Beaten only once in the league. Chelsea imploding. Liverpool as comical as ever. Does it get any BETTER?

    Yet I cannot help but feel as a club we are sort of standing on the edge of a cliff….staring out into some kind of potential oblivion. This has nothing to do with the Glazers. And it has everything to do with how we’ve performed on the pitch. We are struggling away from Old Trafford like nothing I have seen for years. A trip to Wolves becomes a traumatic experience! And it is repeating itself. Over and over. (More …)

     

    • bruce thomas 14:38 on February 22, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      That pretty much sums up exactly how I feel — but it doesnt’ stop me worrying any the less. They say a trouble shared is a trouble halved, but in this case it’s a trouble doubled. I’m sure there are thousands upon thousands who feel the same. It’s scary who easily the whole season could just melt away overnight.

    • Don 14:50 on February 22, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      The bit about Van der Vaart being the miss of the decade is spot on

    • Andy 15:15 on February 22, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      Cracking article…

      Sums up all my feelings as a man utd fan….

      If we don’t buy a few key players in the summer I fear what will happen next season…

    • Weuji 15:22 on February 22, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      Brilliant piece Rob. I hope we don’t need a spanking or a teary end to our title dream and cup runs to know we are lacking that SOMETHING that puts us in the top bracket.

    • manutdot 21:47 on February 22, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      As you set Rob, we’ve been spoiled to high heaven over the last 20 years, something I’m certainly not complaining, however seasons like this one are just amazing in that we, the fans, feel our team is vulnerable and not invincible, therefore making it extremely exciting. When was the last time we truly felt beatable? We need our fans more than ever to get behind the team and sing our hearts out. Ensure that the team visibly hear belief cascading down the stands on to the pitch. This season has been the craziest unpredictable one ever and I just hope that our experience carries us home to the 19th title.

    • Dan 04:26 on February 23, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      Solid, pretty much articulates the dedicated fans feelings and fears. Nice bit of writing.

  • Rob B 14:24 on November 18, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Is David De Gea the right kid to replace Van Der Sar? 

    It’s been in the pipeline for a while. Ever since Fergie upset a few to skip a Carling Cup game to ‘go spy on Valencia…ahem!’ It was evident at the time that he was going to run the rule on David De Gea..especially as our goalkeeping coach accompanied him!

    The news that De Gea could well be on his way to the Theatre of Dreams will be thoroughly welcomed by many of the Faithful. Edwin, though a magnificent servant that he has been, is well on his way to receiving his bus pass and extra winter fuel allowance. How his body has kept up with the rigours of English football is beyond me. So its time to pass the torch on very soon…

    But is De Gea the right choice? (More …)

     

  • Sarah 12:41 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    The Trouble With Berbatov 

    As the squad has landed ready for the pre- season tour of the US, my mind is totally over the World Cup (to be honest it was weeks ago, and not just because England crashed out) and back onto more important matters – Manchester United. There is much speculation among fans that due to the Glazer debt we cannot afford to do any transfer business for the new season. Sir Alex has come out and said there is no need for any business to be done and has reiterated that we have a good youth set-up coming through. (More …)

     

    • Crispin Nisbett 13:36 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      I somehow have a little faith left in him but maybe it’s more hope than faith. This tour could show us what we will get from him but it might be misleading aswell

      • Sarah 14:28 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        Cheers for reading Crispin.

        I agree with your point about the tour, it’s his time to prove himself but we need to maybe not get carried away also.

        Let’s hope he does prove us all wrong

    • United Rant 14:10 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Berbatov’s problem in my opinion is twofold. First, Ferguson will deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation in all the biggest matches, so Berbatov won’t play much, or out of position. It’s pretty obvious that Berbatov’s not built to play up front on his own.

      Second, hoping that he’ll perform better than in the last two seasons is probably futile. As my old business mentor used to say – “hope is no kind of strategy”. The club, we the fans, Ferguson should bank on Berbatov being exactly the same player. He’s 29, at his peak, there’s no more to come. Are we happy with that… if not perhaps its time for him to move on.

      • Sarah 14:31 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        Absolutely he doesn’t fit into United’s ideal formation. I hope he sees the tour and start of the season as his biggest yet.

        We’re waiting to see what turns up…

    • prady 14:46 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      guy pls too rush to sell berba we have very bad experience with forlan rossi and this season we already sold our promising youngsters very cheaply

      • Sarah 10:06 on July 14, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        Rush to sell? So if he underperforms this season should we keep him?

        Which promising youngsters have we sold this season?

    • philgatt 15:19 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      I’m one of those that likes Berbatov, but have to agree with what’s being said here. We don’t doubt his ability as we know he’s very good, but he needs to show he wants to be there, rather than look like it’s enough just by turning up.

      Seeing as I backed Nani all the way when others were criticising him, I’ll do the same with Berbatov and hope he’ll start repaying some of the £30m United spent on him.

      Until then, COME ON UNITED!!!

    • Sarah 15:34 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Cheers for the comment Phil.

      Let’s hope he does soon start to repay the money we’ve spent on him.

      Also I do love to be proved wrong!

    • Rohan 17:09 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      We Trust In Him Brother ! Though He Has Flopped the previous season but this time he is gonna pull up his socks ! GGMU ~

    • elvido 19:28 on July 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Class player, wish he could look a little more rooneyesque though! Hope he and Anderson can do a Nani this season. If Berba can bring back his TH years, he can be a 20 goals a season CF.

      • Sarah 08:11 on July 14, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        Fingers crossed. We all want him to succeed.

        Cheers for reading

    • Rite$h 14:35 on July 18, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Well me 2 not like this player with his sulky attitude, but he can sometimes produce magic, and how I wished he performed those more often. The coming season may see him lose his place in the starting XI if he continues like next season, and Hernandez will surely be praying for that to happen to get more frequent football, but I think SAF could try a new formation, with Berbatov playing just behind Rooney and Hernandez, as he can hold on to the ball quite well, and thus give the attack a better push…
      And why not go for another striker as well in the transfer, as I wont bet my money on Owen to stay injury free most of the season, so someone like Benzema can be brought in or even Suarez/Fabiano.

    • Rite$h 14:37 on July 18, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      sorry was meant to be “last season” instead of “if he continues like next season” :P

      • Sarah 09:58 on July 19, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        Cheers for reading!

        I can’t see another striker coming in, SAF has said we have enough cover.

        Hopefully Roo, Berba, Owen and Hernandez will all provide SAF with a selection headache!

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