The old Man Utd Thread

[roskelld]

Um. How long did I sleep for last night? Steady on.

I don't mean we've won it, far from it there's a long way to go and it's gonna be a hard road for everyone. I just mean the potential victory over Liverpool has just gotten sweeter. Benitez is sprinkling tasty toppings and drizzling delicious sauce over that number one spot.

[DC Lemon]

Benitez is at it again questioning David Gills involvement on the FA board, despite there being at least 3 other people on the board from premier league clubs.

Quickly gave up on stating the facts, didn't he? Those kidney stones must have been real bitches.

[Trigg]

There's something in his latest tirade about manager who talk about other peoples team and managers are under pressure. Which is kind of ironic considering what his last few press conferences have been about.

[Reynard]

It is really like dealing with a religious cult with you lads.

[Baring]

class match yesterday, it should have been 5 at least. shocking ref decisions, but it shows the class of man u lets go on a run and take top spot. to be honest ive said for ages that liverpool are never in it, its still man u and chelseas to win. as liverpool just drop too many shit points.

[gerald.d]

Ronaldo named FIFA world player of the year.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7822115.stm

[Gabzy]

He really has won everything there was to win. That must be one impressive trophy room at home. Also, he's the first Premier League player to win it, which must be quite an honour.

[Bluejam]

Made me laugh anyway

(nicked from Red cafe)

[fatbob]

He really has won everything there was to win. That must be one impressive trophy room at home. Also, he's the first Premier League player to win it, which must be quite an honour.

Doubt he will sleep until he gets that elusive Johnstone's Paint Trophy winner's medal.

EDIT:

Torres Backs Utd to win league

Seems to be just reporting the status quo, but still.

[Nate Dogg III]

[roskelld]

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[Mr Do 71]

Well done Ronaldo

[fatbob]

'kin hell

Evra out for a month.

[fatbob]

Wonder when Fabio D'Silva will be fit to play again? Hes missing some great oppertunities to get 1st team action like his brother.

[phresh]

Not sure if he's fit yet.

Guillam has decided to turn his attentions to Ronaldo now with apparent insider information that Ronaldo has signed contract with Real. It's borderline retarded iin it's effort to turn vague statements into fact which is then followed up by alledged financial details which my nan could make up. I suppose with Benitez's best efforts to unsettle one of their own strikers Guillam is trying to even things up.

I was a bit late to the last discussion about Ronaldo so i'll add this now. I don't think many people expect Ferguson to stay more than a season or two, if he equals Liverpool's league record and adds a third CL it wouldn't surprise me if he left at the end of this season. The only manager that I can realistically see replacing Ferguson is Mourinho and if any manager could come in and make Ronaldo stay at OT then it would be him.

[Liamness]

So... O'Shea at left-back then?

Why not let Anderson play there? He's said in many interview's it's his favourite position. Then again I don't think Rooney has played in goal yet, so maybe it's not a terrific idea.

[ckny]

O'Shea's more than capable of filling in at left back, what we'll miss is the attacking threat Evra provides us with. Nani will probably get a few games in the next few weeks to compensate.

[Chooch]

Not sure if he's fit yet.

Guillam has decided to turn his attentions to Ronaldo now with apparent insider information that Ronaldo has signed contract with Real. It's borderline retarded iin it's effort to turn vague statements into fact which is then followed up by alledged financial details which my nan could make up. I suppose with Benitez's best efforts to unsettle one of their own strikers Guillam is trying to even things up.

I was a bit late to the last discussion about Ronaldo so i'll add this now. I don't think many people expect Ferguson to stay more than a season or two, if he equals Liverpool's league record and adds a third CL it wouldn't surprise me if he left at the end of this season. The only manager that I can realistically see replacing Ferguson is Mourinho and if any manager could come in and make Ronaldo stay at OT then it would be him.

Mourinho would be wrong for us though. He doesn't embody the 'attack' philosophy at all.

[Mr Do 71]

'kin hell

Evra out for a month.

[phresh]

I don't disagree, who would be your choice? I think it is more in terms of character and also his age, he could be here for years.

[ckny]

Roy Keane is the only choice for me.

[Marzipan Travolta]

At least we haven't got the toughest of months ahead.

Wigan are a great side under Bruce but we have them at home. I doubt we will concede at Bolton either. Inter on the 24th of Feb is the next big one really.

[Guest]

I'm off to the match tomorrow, so fingers crossed we'll batter Wigan like we did Chelsea at the weekend.

[Marzipan Travolta]

Wigan aren't going to role over and die like Chelsea did I think. They won't go 11 behind the ball either though as that's been shown to just be a slow, inevitable suicide. Should be an entertaining game.

[Reynard]

I'm off to the match tomorrow, so fingers crossed we'll batter Wigan like we did Chelsea at the weekend.

I'd like (hope!) to think that Wigan will give you a better game than Chelsea did. They'll be coming for a point, though.

[Chooch]

I don't disagree, who would be your choice? I think it is more in terms of character and also his age, he could be here for years.

O'Neill?

I dunno really, I just know I'd be unhappy with The Special One!

[Liamness]

Roy Keane is the only choice for me.

Maybe once he's managed for another five or so years.

[fatbob]

Cantona innit.

[fatbob]

Seriously though, SAF is irreplaceble.

Anyone who does come in will inevitably change the style of play...

[Baring]

I don't disagree, who would be your choice? I think it is more in terms of character and also his age, he could be here for years.

so mourinho can stay a couple seasons win the league and then fuck off when we arent doing so well ><