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LOOK AT THIS!!! Hargreaves in Reds squad --- CAN HE DELIVER???

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:46:40 PDT

All of United's players - barring those currently out on loan - are eligible to play for the Reds in the Premier League this season.

Sir Alex Ferguson and his fellow top-flight managers had until 17:00 BST on Wednesday 1 September to submit a squad of a maximum of 25 players* to the Premier League.

There had been some media debate as to whether Owen Hargreaves, still currently receiving treatment in the US for a tendonitis problem that his limited him to one substitute appearance since September 2008, would make the final squad. But he has been included.

United's Champions League squad has also been submitted to UEFA, European football's governing body, and now has to be verified before being confirmed.

Official Premier League squad announced.

Homegrown:

Gibson, Giggs, Brown, Evans, Rio, Scholes, Neville, O'Shea, Carrick, Owen & Rooney.

Other:

Amos, Fletcher, Kuszczak, Van der Sar, Hargreaves, Nani, Anderson, Park, Evra, Valencia, Berbatov, Chicharito & Vidic. Plus under 21s Fabio, Rafael, De Laet, Obertan, Bebe, Smalling & Macheda

man utd vs West Ham preview

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:30:17 PDT

After dropping late points at Fulham last week, United will be looking to respond with a home win against the Hammers...

Form guide
Despite seeing an improvement on United's last two results at Craven Cottage, Sir Alex was irked by the way his side squandered the three points in the dying seconds, and will be expecting a response against a West Ham side who have failed to muster a single goal in their last four outings against the Reds. The Hammers have endured a disastrous start to the new campaign – a 3-0 battering at the hands of Aston Villa was followed up by an equally dismal 3-1 defeat at home to Bolton. Tuesday's Carling Cup victory over Oxford United may have lightened the mood at Upton Park, though the last-minute 1-0 triumph will have done little to lessen new boss Avram Grant's worries.

Ins and outs
West Ham have doubts over two players heading into the evening kick-off at Old Trafford. Captain Matthew Upson was substituted against Bolton with a facial injury and a return date has not yet been specified, while new signing Thomas Hitzlsperger is yet to make his debut because of a thigh injury. The Hammers are still without long-term absentee James Collison. United have no fresh injury worries to report: Owen Hargreaves is still sidelined but Rio Ferdinand is back in training. Anderson made his long-awaited return from a knee injury in Tuesday's Reserves Manchester derby and the Brazillian midfielder is in line for a first-team comeback in September.

Boss springs to Bebe's defence

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:29:48 PDT

Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed reports that new signing Bebe has failed to impress in his first few weeks as a United player, launching an impassioned defence of the 20-year-old at his pre-match press conference.

The Portuguese's absence from the Reserves' midweek victory over Manchester City prompted a series of reports questioning his impact at United, but Sir Alex insists there are only issues with the player's fitness, not his ability.

"Bebe is in a programme of doing endurance work, because his fitness levels aren’t near the levels we’re at," the manager said. "Other than that he’s done well.

"He’s had a couple of attacks - I thought they were pretty vicious attacks - on why he wasn’t playing in the Reserve game. He was never going to be playing in the Reserve game on Tuesday.

"I think those attacks came from a bit of vengeance from two journalists who are banned from here. They saw an opportunity to have a go at the club and I think it’s disgusting. The boy didn’t deserve that. He’s a young boy trying to make his way in football, they didn’t need to do that. I think it was a real bitter attack.

"Ability-wise, he’s excellent. Terrific finisher, we’ve been very impressed with that, and it’s just the fitness levels he needs to get to, as opposed to our fitness levels."

Sir Alex is comfortable to take his time with the versatile forward, who has enjoyed a meteroric rise to prominence since joining United, and insists there is no reason to hasten his playing involvement.

"We’ve not done any serious work," said the manager. "We did some tests on him and there were one or two areas we need to work at, in terms of his fitness, and that’s what we’re doing at the moment.

"So he’s combining the physical work he’s doing with the sports science people, and the football part. We’re treading a bit carefully with it."

Following his manager's words of support, Bebe was given a further boost on Friday afternoon when he was confirmed in Portugal's final squad for the UEFA U21 Championship qualifiers against England and Macedonia next month having been named in the premilinary squad earlier in the week.

Manchester United Agree Deal For Portuguese Striker 'Bebe'

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:49:44 PDT

Manchester United is pleased to announce it has reached agreement with Portuguese club Vitoria de Guimaraes for the purchase of 20-year-old striker Tiago Manuel Dias Correia (better known as "Bebe") for an undisclosed fee, subject to a successful medical in Manchester later this week.

Manchester United have announced that they have agreed a deal to sign Portuguese striker Bebe from Vitoria de Guimaraes for an undisclosed fee.

The striker, whose full name is Tiago Manuel Dias Correia, was raised in an orphanage has represented Portugal at the homeless World Cup after spending time on the streets as a child.

He only joined Guimaraes on a five year deal from Estrala da Amadora five weeks ago, with reports suggesting that United have met the release clause in his contract.

United confirmed the deal on their official website this evening, with the player still to undergo a medical later this week.

"Manchester United is pleased to announce it has reached agreement with Portuguese club Vitoria de Guimaraes for the purchase of 20-year-old striker Tiago Manuel Dias Correia (better known as "Bebe") for an undisclosed fee, subject to a successful medical in Manchester later this week. Personal terms have been agreed with the Cacém-born (Portugal) forward."

Bebe is the third player to arrive at Old Trafford this summer after the signings of Chris Smalling from Fulham and Javier Hernandez from Chivas.

United too good for Chelsea in season curtain-raiser beating 3-1 in style.. chicharito made remarkable debut...

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 09:01:14 PDT

Manchester United dominated a stuttering Chelsea to score a deserved 3-1 victory over last season's Premier League and FA Cup Double winners in an entertaining Community Shield match at Wembley on Sunday.

Goals from Antonio Valencia after 41 minutes and Javier Hernandez's first for his new club after 76 gave United control in the third curtain-raiser between the two clubs in the last four seasons. Dimitar Berbatov, on as a late sub, lobbed in United's third in stoppage time.

Salomon Kalou had pulled one back for Chelsea six minutes from time when Edwin van der Sar could only parry a shot from Daniel Sturridge during a late rally by the champions who have now lost five straight pre-season games.

Valencia struck first after a brilliant move saw Paul Scholes find Wayne Rooney with a raking pass. Rooney crossed superbly for Valencia to strike. Valencia then turned provider for Hernandez to score, with the ball going in off his face.

Ferguson: I'm not spending anymore!

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:49:53 PDT

Sir Alex Ferguson is adamant he will not buy for the sake of it.

The Manchester United boss has continually insisted there is "no value" in the transfer market and is not tempted to take a plunge in the last three weeks before the window closes.

His summer purchases so far have been restricted to young defender Chris Smalling and Mexico World Cup star Javier Hernandez.

The latter man in particular has made a pretty decent impression so far, although put alongside the spending of Manchester City, the sums are paltry.

Yet that knowledge will not deflect Ferguson from his chosen path.

Senior figures at United have always insisted the debt incurred by the Glazer family in their running of the club is having no effect on Ferguson's transfer budget and the money is there if he wants it.

However, even though Germany's Mesut Ozil and Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard are said to remain on Ferguson's radar, ahead of Sunday's Community Shield tussle with Chelsea at Wembley, it is evident the cash he does have is not burning a hole in his pocket.

"I don't see the value in adding to our squad," said Ferguson.

"I am happy with what we already have and I don't see any reason to add to that just because people want me to buy someone.

"Supporters want you to buy players. They like to see a big signing every year. Sometimes the players like to see a big signing.

"But we have to be sensible about it. We look at our own squad and ask what do we need?

"I look at the players everyone says are available and they don't excite me."

The striking department is a case in point. At times last season, it appeared Wayne Rooney was operating on his own.

Alan Shearer certainly felt so, as he pointed out on numerous occasions. Yet Ferguson views a group of five that is strong enough to allow him to let Danny Welbeck and Mame Biram Diouf join Sunderland and Blackburn respectively on loan.

"We are pleased with the young strikers we have," said Ferguson.

"Welbeck and Diouf will go on loan, which leaves us with five; Berbatov, Rooney and Owen along with Macheda and Hernandez. That is sufficient."

That more sustained impact is required from Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen needs to remain injury free is beyond question but Federico Macheda has shown glimpses of huge talent, while Javier Hernandez has scored three times in three matches since linking up with his new team-mates at the end of their recent tour of North America.

The other aspect Ferguson needs to take into account are the new rules which require him to name eight "home-grown" players in his 25-man squad.

What exactly is classed as home-grown is slightly confusing, as Ferguson has discovered.

For instance, Brazilian twins Rafael and Fabio, are not classed as home-grown this season, but will be next. The same is also true of Macheda, but he gets in this term due to his age.

John O'Shea qualifies as home-grown for the Premier League but not UEFA.

"The rule is a good thing," said Ferguson. "It had to happen.

"But you have to consider what you are doing and understand what a home-grown player means because you cannot afford to make any mistakes."

Ferguson must also decide whether to hand a spot to Owen Hargreaves, even though the injury-plagued England midfielder is back in the United States having suffered a setback in his recovery from a major knee injury.

It seems unlikely Hargreaves will gain selection, although Rio Ferdinand should be fine despite Ferguson confirming the defender is still "a few weeks" away from a return following the knee injury he sustained in a collision with Emile Heskey on the first full day of World Cup training in South Africa.

"I don't know exactly what happened with Rio," said Ferguson.

"From what I can gather it was an accident and just one of those freak things that happened.

"He has never had that injury before. The others have all been related to his lower back.

"They have been well publicised and we seem to be managing them."

Blackburn Rovers Sign Manchester United Striker Mame Biram Diouf On Season-Long Loan

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:39:43 PDT

Blackburn Rovers have signed striker Mame Biram Diouf from Manchester United on a season-long loan deal.

The 22-year-old arrives at Ewood Park to bolster Sam Allardyce’s attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season.

Chances of first-team action at Old Trafford appeared to be slim for Diouf, with fellow forwards Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen, Javier Hernandez and Federico Macheda all ahead of him in the pecking order.

Diouf arrived at Old Trafford from Molde – the former club of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – in January of 2010 after scoring 33 goals in 75 matches for the Norwegian side.

He has made six appearances for the Red Devils, scoring once against Burnley, and may go straight into his new side’s squad for their friendly match against Scottish Premier League side Hearts on Saturday.

He will then meet up with Senegal’s Under-21 team to play a midweek friendly, but will be back to be in contention for the league opener against Everton.

Croatian international Nikola Kalinic is likely to be Diouf’s main rival for a starting spot at Ewood Park as the starlet looks to gain first-team experience at the top level.

Allardyce has been short on attacking options after the end of Chelsea youngster Franco Di Santo’s loan deal and departure of Benni McCarthy to West Ham United last season.

Another young United striker, Danny Welbeck, has been linked with a loan switch to Sunderland and seems set for a temporary departure.

But manager Sir Alex Ferguson has decided that midfielder Tom Cleverley, who was being chased by Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers, will not be leaving the club on loan.

Sir Alex Ferguson: Scouts Saved Manchester United Millions By Spotting Mexico World Cup 2010 Star Javier Hernandez Early

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:07:43 PDT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has praised his scouts for saving the club millions by spotting Mexico World Cup 2010 star Javier Hernandez early.

Hernandez, 22, was a relative unknown outside his native country before United concluded a shock £7 million deal in April. This faith was repaid when he lit up the tournament in South Africa with stunning goals against France and Argentina.

Speaking to the club's official website after the 2-1 defeat to Kansas City Wizards last night, Ferguson lauded his scouting network's foresight.

"We were lucky that we identified him before the World Cup and got the deal the done," Ferguson said.

"If we'd have waited until after the tournament he could have cost us maybe two to three times the money. It was good work by our scouting department - they did a really good job.

"It depends on his condition when he joins us in Houston but we hope to give him a bit of football on Wednesday night."

The Scot also revealed Hernandez will play for both United and former club Chivas in their friendly in Guadalajara, Mexico on Friday night.

"He'll play against his old club in the first half and then play for them against us in the second. It'll be a nice tribute to his old club," Ferguson confirmed.

Manchester United See Real Madrid Striker Karim Benzema As Final Piece Of The Puzzle

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:04:17 PDT

According to the Daily Star, after missing out on Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder the Old Trafford manager will attempt to sign the precocious talent for a second time.

Fergie tried to sign the France international last summer following the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo, however like the Portugual winger, Benzema chose a switch to the Bernabeu.

New coach Jose Mourinho though has yet to decide on whether Benzema's future remains in Spain, as he continues to assess his squad ahead of the forthcoming season.

However, if the self-proclaimed 'Special One' decides he is willing to sell, Ferguson will move for his man before the transfer window closes at the end of next month.

The Old Trafford gaffer insisted last week he would not be making any more signings and is content with his current crop. Yet United's sources have confirmed that, ideally, Ferguson would like to add another attacking option to his squad.

The United chief already has Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen, new signing Javier Hernandez and Federico Macheda at his disposal, but feels Benzema would be a welcome addition.

Benzema was largely disappointing during his first season in La Liga, where he scored just eight times in 27 matches and missed out on inclusion in the French World Cup 2010 squad.

He has also been involved in off-field scandals, but remains one of the most exciting and sought-after talents in Europe.

Meanwhile, United's other summer transfer target, Sneijder, has finally been persuaded to remain in Milan, despite having ambition to move to the Premier League.

Manchester United Defender Nemanja Vidic Agrees New Long-Term Contract

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:15:37 PDT

Manchester United have confirmed that Nemanja Vidichas agreed terms on a new contract at the club to spurn advances from Real Madrid and AC Milan.

Vidic, 28, had been linked with a move to the continent after his wife had reportedly grown unsettled in England, while he had become angered by earning considerably less than defensive partner Rio Ferdinand. These rumours now seen to have been dismissed, however, and the player is set to extend his stay at Old Trafford.

Speaking to the club's official website, chief executive David Gill stated the deal had been agreed before the centre back represented Serbia at the World Cup and will be signed when he returns from holiday in early August.

"There was a lot of speculation about Nemanja's future, but in my view it's been the media drumming some old stories because they certainly didn't come out of the Manchester United camp and I'm confident they didn't come out of Nemanja's camp," Gill said.

"We sat down with Nemanja and his advisor at the end of last season and started discussions. They broke up when Nemanja went away to the World Cup, but resumed when Serbia were knocked out and I'm very pleased to confirm that we agreed terms with Nemanja three or four weeks ago on a new long-term deal with the club.

"It's yet to be signed - the paperwork is now being sorted by our lawyers and being checked by Nemanja's advisors. He's still away on holiday but the plan is that when he gets back the papers will be signed. We've shaken hands on it and we're confident it will all be signed and sealed in early August.

"It's great news for Manchester United and great news for Nemanja and the fans."
Gill also confirmed that discussions to keep star man Wayne Rooney at the club were to begin shortly.
"The current intention is to meet with Wayne and his advisors when we're back from tour and he's back from holiday with a view to sorting out a new deal for him," he said.

"It's clear from what he has said and what the club have said that both parties are very keen to sort things out and secure his long-term future at United.

"Given his desires and what he means to the club we're very confident that can be achieved."

Sir Alex Ferguson Not Expecting To Make Further Signings This Summer, Insisting He Is 'Happy’ With Manchester United Squad

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:14:17 PDT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that he is happy with his current squad of players, and fans should not expect any more additions before the start of the new season.

United have brought in defender Chris Smalling and striker Javier Hernandez this summer and have been linked with a clutch of other players.

But Ferguson maintains that he doesn't believe that United really need any further additions.

"I cannot speak about other clubs. We are comfortable with the squad we have got," the Scot told reporters at a press conference.

"We bought players at the right time of the season and we are happy with what we have."

Meanwhile, Ferguson has also been impressed with the way his squad have coped with the demands of a testing pre-season in the heat and humidity of the United States.

"We are doing double sessions at 9.50am and 5.30pm and that helps us get a little rest after lunchtime," he added.

"The conditions haven't stopped us - they have been really good. The players have been great. They have shown some good application, good concentration and put in some really good work.

"It is now we are beginning to see the benefits of our training. The tempo is at the level we expect of our players."

New home kit unveiled

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:57:05 PDT

The new Manchester United home kit for the 2010/11 season combines elements of the club’s history with new age technology – as every shirt will be made entirely from recycled polyester, each created from up to eight plastic water bottles as part of Nike’s ‘Considered Design’ programme.

Red, white and black is in the DNA of Manchester United and Nike has captured the spirit of the club through this season’s home kit. The new shirt leans towards a classic look, inspired by the 1970s, and features a collar for the first time since Nike became the team’s official kit supplier in 2002. And the chevron design that featured last season is evident in the engineered mesh pattern on the back of the shirt, with the V-shape echoed in the shoulder print detail and in the socks.

Kit-wise, there are three options for the home games: red jersey, white shorts and black socks; red jersey, black shorts and white socks; or red jersey, white shorts and white socks depending on the opponents.

Aon, the new shirt sponsor, features on the front of the shirt, while inside the shirt on the back of the club crest is the club's mantra, 'Believe'. The message sits right next to the heart, revealing every United fan's 'Inner Pride', while the symbolic Red Devil sits on the sleeve of the shirt and the shorts to add the finishing touches to the kit.

Nike’s 'Considered Design' programme aims to create performance products that minimise environmental impact by reducing waste during the design and development process, use environmentally preferred materials, and eliminate toxins.

To make the kits, Nike uses discarded water bottles destined for landfill sites in Japan and Taiwan, where they can take up to 500 years to decompose. This saves precious raw materials and reduces energy consumption by up to 30 per cent compared to conventional fabrics.

The bottles are placed in a large washing machine to clean them and get rid of labels, before they are chopped into tiny flakes and melted down into a yarn that is ultimately spun to make the fabric for the jerseys.

Use of recycled polyester across its new range of club kits means Nike has saved nearly 13 million plastic water bottles, a total of around 254,000 kg of polyester waste – enough to cover more than 29 football pitches, and to stretch over 3,000 kilometres if laid out end-to-end. The process is used for all shirts, whether worn by the players or available to fans.

"As we look at how we design and develop products and run our global business, it’s not enough to be solving the challenges of today," said Nike spokesman Charlie Brooks.

"We are designing for the sustainable economy of tomorrow, and for us that means using fewer resources, more sustainable materials and renewable energy to produce new products. We’re proud to be a partner of Manchester United and to help them achieve their environmental goals."

Considering the environment doesn’t mean sacrificing the renowned high performance of Nike’s kits, and the new Manchester United home kit has been engineered to give players a greater competitive advantage than ever before, keeping players drier and more comfortable, allowing them to maintain their optimum body temperature and perform at their peak on the pitch.

The improved Nike 'Dri-Fit' fabric, now 13 per cent lighter than previous kits, helps to quickly evaporate moisture by drawing through the fabric to the surface and to keep players dry.

Innovative ventilation zones are placed along each side of the jersey to enhance breathability, by up to 7 per cent compared to previous kits, and allow air to pass across the whole torso. These zones have up to 200 tiny laser-cut holes, backed by Nike’s innovative halo application which prevents ripping without reducing air flow. An additional ventilation zone is placed below the waistband on the shorts at the base of the spine.

The jersey’s new double-knit structure gives it a sleeker appearance, while offering 10 per cent more stretch, and also boasts a new dynamic fit, cut to follow the natural contours of the body while allowing for maximum airflow and movement.

Reds winger Nani said: "I think it looks really good and it feels nice. It’s always a nice moment for the players and the fans when you first see the new kit and it’s like a new motivation for us at the start of the season."

i hope this new kit will be hit in markets... go go red devils...

TRANSFER RUMORS IN & OUT

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:33:10 PDT

Barca & Juve Want Evra

Barcelona and Juventus are believed to be keen on taking defender Patrice Evra from Manchester United. Reports in England suggest that the France international is considering whether his future still lies in Old Trafford.

Red Devils Want Sneijder

Manchester United have set their sights on Netherlands and Inter midfielder Wesley Sneijder, hoping to lure the 26-year-old to Old Trafford next season. Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing to table a €37 million offer for the Dutch international. On Wednesday, Inter chief Massimo Moratti confirmed the interest.

Mancs Fight For Super Mario

Manchester United are determined to go head to head with Manchester City and match any bid for Inter striker Mario Balotelli, according to reports in Italy. The player's agent has already confirmed that the Citizens have already made an offer, but the Red Devils are out to hijack the move.

No Fabiano Bid

The agent of Sevilla hitman Luis Fabiano insists he has not received an offer from AC Milan since last season. The 29-year-old has been linked with moves to the Rossoneri and Manchester United, but Jose Fuentes says it's only speculation as no bids have come in this summer...

Fixtures revealed 2010- 2011 ---MAN UTD FIXTURES

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:53:50 PDT

United will kick off the 2010/11 Barclays Premier League season against newly-promoted Newcastle at Old Trafford on the opening weekend.

If you believe in omens then it's good news - the Reds have twice started campaigns against the Magpies in the Premier League era, in 2000/01 (won 2-0), and 2008/09 (1-1), and on both occasions have gone on to win the title.

There are the usual tricky patches, of course, with back-to-back clashes against Arsenal and Chelsea twice - in December (11, 18) and in the run-in (30 April, 7 May).

The last ten fixtures of the campaign look like producing plenty of fireworks with away trips to Anfield, Upton Park, St James' Park, the Emirates Stadium and Ewood Park, with home games against Everton and Chelsea thrown in too. But, enough talk, here are the 2010/11 fixtures:

Sat Aug 14 Newcastle United H
Sat Aug 21 Fulham A
Sat Aug 28 West Ham United H
Sat Sep 11 Everton A
Sat Sep 18 Liverpool H
Sat Sep 25 Bolton Wanderers A
Sat Oct 2 Sunderland A
Sat Oct 16 West Bromwich Albion H
Sat Oct 23 Stoke City A
Sat Oct 30 Tottenham Hotspur H
Sat Nov 6 Wolverhampton Wanderers H
Wed Nov 10 Manchester City A
Sat Nov 13 Aston Villa A
Sat Nov 20 Wigan Athletic H
Sat Nov 27 Blackburn Rovers H
Sat Dec 4 Blackpool A
Sat Dec 11 Arsenal H
Sat Dec 18 Chelsea A
Sun Dec 26 Sunderland H
Tue Dec 28 Birmingham City A
Sat Jan 1 West Bromwich Albion A
Tue Jan 4 Stoke City H
Sat Jan 15 Tottenham Hotspur A
Sat Jan 22 Birmingham City H
Tue Feb 1 Aston Villa H
Sat Feb 5 Wolverhampton Wanderers A
Sat Feb 12 Manchester City H
Sat Feb 26 Wigan Athletic A
Sat Mar 5 Liverpool A
Sat Mar 19 Bolton Wanderers H
Sat Apr 2 West Ham United A
Sat Apr 9 Fulham H
Sat Apr 16 Newcastle United A
Sat Apr 23 Everton H
Sat Apr 30 Arsenal A
Sat May 7 Chelsea H
Sat May 14 Blackburn Rovers A
Sun May 22 Blackpool H

Key clashes

Sat Sep 18 Liverpool H
Wed Nov 10 Manchester City A
Sat Dec 11 Arsenal H
Sat Dec 18 Chelsea A
Sat Feb 12 Manchester City H
Sat Mar 5 Liverpool A
Sat Apr 30 Arsenal A
Sat May 7 Chelsea H
Cup fixtures
Wed Sep 22 Carling Cup 3
Wed Oct 27 Carling Cup 4
Wed Dec 1 Carling Cup 5
Sat Jan 8 F.A . Cup 3
Wed Jan 12 Carling Cup Semi-Final (1)
Wed Jan 26 Carling Cup Semi-Final (2)
Sat Jan 29 F.A. Cup 4
Sat Feb 19 F.A. Cup 5
Sun Feb 27 Carling Cup Final
Sat Mar 12 F.A. Cup 6
Sat Apr 16 F.A. Cup Semi-Final
Sat May 14 F.A. Cup Final

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Manchester United Winger Zoran Tosic Joins CSKA Moscow On Five-Year Deal

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:27:53 PDT

Manchester United winger Zoran Tosic has officially joined Russian side CSKA Moscow on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 23-year old wideman had struggled to feature in Sir Alex Ferguson's first team since joining from Partizan Belgrade in January 2009. After making no Premier League appearances last season, he fired in five Bundesliga goals with Cologne after moving on loan in the New Year.

Despite efforts by the German side to make the switch permanent, CSKA's financial muscle has seen them agree a reported £8 million deal to bring the Serbia World Cup 2010 player to the club.

Steven Gerrard: Wayne Rooney Can lead us To World Cup Glory

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:07:30 PDT

England skipper Steven Gerrard believes that Wayne Rooney can separate himself as the World Cup’s brightest star.

After a tremendous season at Manchester United, Rooney is now considered one of the best players in the world, and the 24-year-old will be counted on to fire England to glory in South Africa.

Lionel Messi of Argentina and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo are also candidates to star in the World Cup, but Gerrard believes that Rooney is the player that can separate himself as the best in the world this summer.

"He is in a position to do that," Gerrard told Press Association Sport.

"Wayne's confidence is sky high. Physically he is in great shape and is coming off the back of an unbelievable season, probably his best.

"He is in the category of the best players and the stage is set for him to deliver because he can be England's main man and he can shoot us to glory, and the players around him make sure he's aware of it."

England will kick off their World Cup against the United States in their Group C opener in Rustenburg on Saturday.

Javier Hernandez acquires permit to seal Man Utd move - HE IS COMPLETE RED DEVIL NOW

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:09:59 PDT

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has sealed his move to Manchester United from Chivas de Guadalajara after the Home Office granted a work permit.

The 22-year-old, who is set to travel with his country to this summer's World Cup finals had agreed terms with United and passed a medical in April.

United have not disclosed the fee for Hernandez, but he is believed to have cost somewhere in the region of £6-8m.

He will officially join the Red Devils on 1 July.

The diminutive forward - affectionately known in Mexico as 'Chicharito', which roughly translates as 'little sweet pea' - scored in Mexico's 2-1 friendly defeat to the Netherlands in Freiburg, Germany on Wednesday.
He also featured in the second half of his country's previous friendly, the 3-1 reverse at the hands of England at Wembley on Monday.
When the deal was initially struck, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson described Hernandez as "an exciting young striker".
"He has been in prolific form for both his club and his country," Ferguson added at the time. "He will be a great addition to our squad."
Hernandez is scheduled to join Ferguson's squad in mid-July for the Philadelphia leg of United's pre-season tour of the United States and Canada.
And on 30 July he is scheduled to appear against his former club Chivas in a match to open their new 45,000-seat stadium.

LOOK A THE YOUNG RED DEVIL

LEADING TRANSFER RUMOURS

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:49:07 PDT

The cynical among us have come to accept this. The optimistic claim this is a smokescreen.

Either which way you look at it, at the moment there is no transfer activity to report. There’s little one can update the blog with, other than “Nothing new to report on the transfer front.”

Of course, if one considers the non-football aspect of the club, then there’s plenty to talk about.

Today, Panorama will air (on BBC for UK viewers) a documentary on the Glazer family, their ownership, the financial situation at the club. Some feelers are already all over the media with BBC prominently giving us bullet points on what to expect today. The Guardian, led by David Conn, also has a couple of lead stories on the amount of debt the Glazer family have saddled themselves with — not just the club, but also their own family in their other business ventures in America; most notably, their failing strip mall business.

From one depressing thought back to another, albeit far less, depressing thought: our transfer business this season has included Javier Hernandez and Chris Smalling, but it’s debatable what role they will play this season.

Of immediate concern is the midfield which badly needs work. We have been linked with Joe Cole, Rafael van der Vaart, and today, with Lassanna Diarra. I would rule Joe Cole out simply because I doubt we’d ever pay £120,000/week for an injury-afflicted 28-year old. While he would just be an excellent addition to the starting XI, the wages just don’t justify the signing, given our current financial situation (and despite this being a free transfer).

Rafael van der Vaart, on the other hand, is a player I like. Career blighted by injuries, he could be a quality addition to our midfield, and given a longer run than afforded at Real Madrid he would be a wonderful signing.

Lassanna Diarra is also a much better defensive midfielder than what we have at the moment; assuming Hargreaves’ continues to have a stop-start season. His attitude problems have dogged him in the past. The rumours doing the rounds involves his past clashes with Mourinho and lack of playing time that saw him transferred out of Chelsea.

This would appear cliched to say that we must wait and watch, but really we can’t do much. My suggestion: watch the World Cup, enjoy it to the fullest, and treat any positive activity on the club’s transfer front a bonus. It’s a good thing the World Cup is around to take our mind off all things Manchester United. In the coming days, I’ll probably share a few links to sites you must follow during the World Cup.

GLORY GLORY LYRICS

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:25:12 PDT

FOR ALL RED DEVILS HERE IS THE LYRICS OF OUR ANTHEM..

Glory, glory, Man United,
Glory, glory, Man United,
Glory, glory, Man United,
And the reds go marching on, on, on.
Just like the Busby Babes in Days gone by
We'll keep the Red Flags flying high
You've got to see yourself from far and wide
You've got to hear the masses sing with pride
United! Man United!
We're the boys in Red and we're on our way to Wem-ber-ly
Wem-ber-ly! Wem-ber-ly!
We're the famous Man United and we're going to Wem-ber-ly
Wem-ber-ly! Wem-ber-ly!
We're the famous Man United and we're going to Wem-ber-ly
In Seventy-Seven it was Docherty
Atkinson will make it Eighty-Three
And everyone will know just who we are
They'll be singing 'Que Sera Sera'
United! Man United!
We're the boys in Red and we're on our way to Wem-ber-ly
Wem-ber-ly! Wem-ber-ly!
We're the famous Man United and we're going to Wem-ber-ly
Wem-ber-ly! Wem-ber-ly!
We're the famous Man United and we're going to Wem-ber-ly
Glory Glory Man United
Glory Glory Man United
Glory Glory Man United
As the Spurs Go Marching On! On! On!

FOR VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkLY7tdVOa8

Manchester United Could Buy Real Madrid's Rafael Van Der Vaart For €20 Million - Report

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:23:48 PDT

As reported by AS, English giants Manchester United are contemplating a €20 million offer for Real Madrid's Rafael van der Vaart, as Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson is rumoured to be keen on the Dutchman.

Sir Alex has already announced that there will be no major moves in this summer's transfer market, but the English press speculates that this is just a ploy to quell the press rumours and that the club are seeking an attacking midfielder in Van der Vaart's mould.

However, it is yet uncertain as to whether Van der Vaart is in Madrid coach Jose Mourinho's plans for next season. Last year, Los Blancos offloaded Dutch attackersArjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder only to watch both players become wildly successful with their new clubs and Sneijder became a fixture in Mourinho's Inter squad.

Van der Vaart is a player very much like Sneijder and it remains to be seen if the Special One will employ him in similar fashion. The Dutchman was nearly a transfer casualty early last season, but an acceptable offer did not come in and Los Blancos kept him. Eventually, he ended up replacing an injured Kaka in the starting line-up and put in a number of impressive performances.

LATEST TRANSFER RUMORS

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:49:36 PDT

This Is Futbol blogger Mark Greenwood has come up with five La Liga players United should look to sign – three from Real Madrid and two from Valencia. He's not claiming the Reds have made any approaches for the quintet, he just thinks they'd fit the bill at OT. Three have appeared in this blog already: David Silva, Karim Benzema and Lassana Diarra. But he's thrown two lesser-known players into the mix: Real midfielder ~~Esteban Granero~~ ~~and Valencia defender~~ ~~Alexis~~ ~~(not to be confused with Sanchez). If you've seen either of these in action in Spain this season, tell us how you rate them onTalking Reds, preferably in the style of Guillem Balague.~~

~~Spanish daily~~ AS claims Real Madrid will beat United to the signature of Argentina winger Angel di Maria before the World Cup. Sir Alex reportedly wanted the Benfica man as a long-term replacement for Ryan Giggs – the ~~Daily Mail~~ ~~had said we'd offer £10million plus Anderson~~

~~Goal.com~~ have been doing their own round-up of the players linked with a move to OT, and speculating as to which players are most likely. Aside from the problematic statement that "a bid for Everton's Jack Rodwell can't be discounted" (I think it probably can now he's signed a new deal), they tip Sir Alex to swoop for the following: goalkeepers – Hugo Lloris (Lyon) orManuel Neuer (Schalke); defenders – Dodo (Corinthians); midfielders – Joe Cole (Chelsea) or Yaya Toure (Barcelona); forwards – Karim Benzema(Real Madrid). Phew.

CLUB RECORDS

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:44:39 PDT

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE GREAT RECORDS BY MAN UTD

Record League victory: 10-1 v Wolves, Division 1, 15 October 1892
Record Premiership victory: 9-0 v Ipswich Town, 4 March 1995
Record European Cup victory: 10-0 v Anderlecht, European Champion Clubs' Cup, Preliminary Round, 26 September 1956
Record European Cup (Champions League era) victory: 7-1 v AS Roma, 10 April 2007
Record home win 10-0 v Anderlecht, 26 September 1956
Record away win: 8-1 v Nottingham Forest, 6 February 1999
Record League defeat: 0-7 v Blackburn Rovers, Division 1, 10 April 1926 / v Aston Villa, Division 1, 27 December 1930 / v Wolves, Division 2, 26 December 1931
Record Cup defeat: 1-7 v Burnley, FA Cup, 1st Round, 13 February 1901
Record 'Home' attendance: 83,250 v Arsenal, Division 1, Maine Road, 7 January 1948
Record League attendance (at Old Trafford): 76, 998 v Arsenal, April 2008
Longest unbeaten run : 45 (all competitions), 24 December 1998 to 3 October 1999
Most appearances : 757 Ryan Giggs
Most League appearances: 606 - Bobby Charlton
Most goals scored : 247 - Bobby Charlton
Most League goals: 199 - Bobby Charlton
Most League goals in a season: 32 - Dennis Viollet, Division 1, 1959-60
Most goals in a season in all competitions: 46 - Denis Law, 1963-64
Most goals scored in a match: 6 - George Best v Northampton Town, 7 February 1970 / Harold Halse v Swindon Town, 25 September 1911
Most goals scored in European competition: 38 - Ruud van Nistelrooy
Goals in consecutive league matches: 10 consecutive matches - Ruud van Nistelrooy, 22 March 2003 to 23 August 2003
Highest transfer fee paid: £32.13 million - Wayne Rooney, 2006[33] (includes £300k in agents fees)
Most League goals in a season (by team): 103 1956/57, 1958/59
Most points in a 42-game season: 92 - 1993/94
Most points in a 38-game Season: 91 - 1999/2000
Most capped player: 129 - Peter Schmeichel - Denmark
Fastest goal: 15 seconds - Ryan Giggs v Southampton, Premiership, 18 November 1995
Fastest four goals: 13 minutes - Ole Gunnar Solskjær v Nottingham Forest, Premiership, 6 February 1999

MOST GOALS

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:42:00 PDT

#	Name	Career	Goals	Appearances	Goals/Game Ratio
1	Bobby Charlton	1956–1973	249	758	0.328
2	Denis Law	1962–1973	237	404	0.587
3	Jack Rowley	1937–1955	211	424	0.498
4=	Dennis Viollet	1953–1962	179	293	0.611
4=	George Best	1963–1974	179	470	0.381
6	Joe Spence	1919–1933	168	510	0.329
7	Mark Hughes	1983–1986 1988–1995	163	467	0.349
8	Ryan Giggs	1991–present	155	838	0.185
9	Ruud van Nistelrooy	2001–2006	150	219	0.685
10	Paul Scholes	1994–present	149	643	0.232

Most appearances

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:40:06 PDT

#	Name	Career	Appearances	Goals
1	Ryan Giggs	1991–present	838	155
2	Bobby Charlton	1956–1973	758	249
3	Bill Foulkes	1952–1970	688	9
4	Paul Scholes	1994–present	643	149
5	Gary Neville	1992–present	598	7
6	Alex Stepney	1966–1978	539	2
7	Tony Dunne	1960–1973	535	2
8	Denis Irwin	1990–2002	529	33
9	Joe Spence	1919–1933	510	168
10	Arthur Albiston	1974–1988	485	7

CLUB CAPTAINS

noreply@blogger.com (PARTHIBAN) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:31:57 PDT

Club captains

Dates^[118]	Name	Notes
1878–1882	Unknown
1882	E. Thomas	First known club captain
1882–1883	Unknown
c.1883–1887	Sam Black
c.1887–1890	Jack Powell
1890–1892	Unknown
1892–1893	Joe Cassidy
1893–1894	Unknown
c.1894	James McNaught
1894–1896	Unknown
c.1896–1903	Harry Stafford	First captain of Manchester United
1903–1904	Unknown
c.1904–1905	Jack Peddie
c.1905–1912	Charlie Roberts
1912–1913	George Stacey
1913	Dick Duckworth
1914	George Hunter
1914–1915	Patrick O'Connell
1915–1919	None	No football was played during the First World War
1919–1922	Unknown
c.1922–1928	Frank Barson
c.1928–1931	Jack Wilson
1931–1932	George McLachlan
1932	Louis Page
1932–1935	Unknown
c.1935–1939	Jimmy Brown
1939–1945	None	No football was played during the Second World War
1945–1953	Johnny Carey	First post-war captain, and first from outside the United Kingdom
1953–1954	Stan Pearson
1954–1955	Allenby Chilton
1955–1958	Roger Byrne	Died in the 1958 Munich air disaster
1958–1959	Bill Foulkes
1959–1960	Dennis Viollet
1960–1962	Maurice Setters
1962–1964	Noel Cantwell
1964–1967	Denis Law
1967–1973	Bobby Charlton
1973	George Graham
1973–1975	Willie Morgan
1975–1982	Martin Buchan
1982	Ray Wilkins
1982–1994	Bryan Robson	Longest-serving captain in United's history
1994–1996	Steve Bruce
1996–1997	Eric Cantona	First United captain from outside the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland
1997–2005	Roy Keane	Most trophies won as captain
2005–present	Gary Neville	First club captain to be born in Greater Manchester since Dennis Viollet