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Beckham makes Man Utd goal pledge

AC Milan's David Beckham vows not to celebrate if he scores against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Preston to sign Man Utd’s James

Manchester United midfielder Matthew James agrees an emergency loan deal with Preston North End.

Beckham hails United faithful

David Beckham has paid tribute to Man Utd's supporters ahead of his forthcoming return to Old Trafford.

PNE land another United starlet

Sir Alex Ferguson has allowed his son Darren to sign another of his starlets in the shape of Matt James.

Van der Sar happy to be back

Edwin van der Sar admits he is delighted to be back in the Manchester United side.

Rio role thrills United camp

Sir Alex Ferguson has become the latest person to express delight for new England captain Rio Ferdinand.

Wayne’s number one

Tony Cascarino told Sky Sports News that Wayne Rooney has done more than Didier Drogba this season.

Heaven and Hull

Kammy praises Hull's heroics and has his say on the England captaincy and Arsene Wenger's future.

Munich takes priority at United

Manchester Unitedfans briefly put aside their grievances over the Glazer ownership to honour the Munich dead...

Fergie Jnr lands Utd starlet

ALEX FERGUSON has loaned another Man Utd youngster to his son Darren

Rooney has killer instinct – Evra

Wayne Rooney has developed into a killer hitman! That's how United full back Patrice Evra has hailed the England striker's new mindset...

Carrick - Rio will be great

Manchester United ace Michael Carrick has backed Rio Ferdinand to be a huge success as England captain.

Fergie hoping Van der Sar will stay

Manchester United are set to offer goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar a new one-year contract to extend his stay for at least another season.

PICTURE: Embarrassed Wayne Rooney With Awards

Wayne Rooney became the first player to score 20 Premiership goals by January and has already outscored Cristiano Ronaldo for his total for last season. He was named January’s Player of the Month but was also presented with a special award for his

Reaction To Portsmouth

As expected, Manchester United continued on with their great form to thrash struggling Portsmouth 5-0 at Old Trafford. With Chelsea starting the day with a goal difference which bettered ours by 2, it was really important that we made the most of our

Reds delighted for Rio

Sir Alex and Gary Neville are proud to have England's captain in their midst.

Nan of the moment

Nani drew further praise after another impressive outing against Pompey.

Carrick – Rio will be great

Manchester United ace Michael Carrick has backed Rio Ferdinand to be a huge success as England captain.

MARTIN SAMUEL- Judge Rio Ferdinand on what he does now not what he did then

So what is it going to be then? Do we continue down this route where every captain of the England football team must have lived a retrospectively blameless life, or are we to allow Fabio Capello to lance the wound of the last days of John Terry's

Manchester United 5-0 Portsmouth: The Daily Mirror match report

Ruthless Rooney has made United fans forget Ronaldo

Neville warning for Chelsea

Gary Neville has warned Chelsea that Man Utd are exactly where they want to be in the title race.

Were in control Manchester United skipper Gary Neville confident of title glory

Confident: Gary NevilleManchester United captain Gary Neville believes they hold the destiny of thechampionship in their own hands...

Rios England honour delights Fergie

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is thrilled Rio Ferdinand has been named England captain...

Fergie gives Becks backing

Sir Alex Ferguson says David Beckham should be a part of the England squad for the World Cup finals.

Coyle frustrated by disallowed goal

Bolton boss Owen Coyle felt his captain Kevin Davies was denied a clear winner in Saturday's 0-0 Premier League draw against Fulham.

Patience is a virtue for Ferguson

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praised his players after they regained their place at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 5-0 win over Portsmouth.Wayne Rooney's 23rd goal of the season, equalling a career best, broke Portsmouth's

Rooney facing tax probe over 15m- Revenue investigate image rights

Counting the cost: Wayne RooneyWayne Rooney's Manchester United contract is being investigated by the taxman after court documents revealed he earns 1...

United fans to boycott season tickets asanti-Glazer campaign grows

Manchester United fans are planning a boycott of season tickets in the summer to try to force the Glazer family out of Old Trafford...

Ferguson backs captain Ferdinand

Sir Alex Ferguson said he is "proud" that Rio Ferdinand follows in a long line of Manchester United players to become England captain.

Fergie - Patience paid off

Sir Alex Ferguson lavished praise on his Man Utd side following their 5-0 victory over Portsmouth.

Man Utd 5-0 Portsmouth

Manchester United storm to the top of the Premier League after crushing bottom club Portsmouth.

Premier League round-up

Man Utd returned to the top of the table as Portsmouth's problems went from bad to worse, while Man City slipped up at Hull.

Move down to Hodgson - Smalling

Fulham defender Chris Smalling says he has manager Roy Hodgson to thank for his dream move to Manchester United.

Man Utd v Portsmouth live!

Follow the action from Manchester United's game against Portsmouth with our minute-by-minute commentary.

OT Special- The Forwards

In March 1953 United manager Matt Busby bought 21-year-old centre forward Tommy Taylor from Second Division Barnsley for the bizarre fee of 29,999...

Fergie wants consistency

Sir Alex Ferguson wants Manchester United to maintain their impressive form in a bid to win yet another title.

Hargreaves wont slide off radar

Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Owen Hargreaves could still be a pivotal member of England's World Cup squad...

Reds in the driving seat

Gary Neville is delighted that United have gained control of the title race.

VIDEO: Rooney, Nani, Carrick and Berbatovs Goals Against Portsmouth

"VIDEO: Rooney, Nani, Carrick and Berbatov’s Goals Against Portsmouth" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

PICTURE: Rio Reacts To Berbatov Miss

Five minutes before United opened the scoring today, Dimitar Berbatov missed an absolute sitter. Gary Neville burst in to the box and played in a perfect ball to the Bulgarian, with half the ground on their feet in celebration, only for Berb to fire

Evra elated by Pompey romp

Patrice Evra was delighted as United put on a five-star show to go top.

Bolton 0 Fulham 0

OWEN COYLE was left fuming after Kevin Davies was denied a last-gasp winner

Move down to Hodgson – Smalling

Fulham defender Chris Smalling says he has manager Roy Hodgson to thank for his dream move to Manchester United.

Manchester United vs Portsmouth: Preview

The first 3D football match and John Terry axed as England captain, footballbloody hell! Aside from drooling over the magnificent victory at the Emirates Manchester United must now refocus their thoughts as attention turns to the visit of the Premier

Rooney ready for emotional day

Wayne Rooney says United have a job to do today, despite the date's significance.

Never Forget The Flowers Of Manchester

The singing of The Flowers of Manchester will take place under the Munich plaque at 2pm before the Portsmouth home game. The singing will be conducted by Pete Martin of the folk group Hanky Park. The lyrics can be found on the Munich 58 website so if

OT100 #87: Farewell, George

Old Trafford paid an emotional tribute to George Best in November 2005.

Rio steps up as Fabio sacks Terry

Rio Ferdinand is the new England captain after Fabio Capello stripped John Terry of the honour following allegations about his private life.

Manchester United boss Ferguson backs troubled Pompey manager Grant

High times: Manchester United are chasing silverware on three fronts Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson expressed his sympathy for Avram Grant as the Portsmouth boss prepared to take his bottom-of-the-table side to Old Trafford...

Fergie - Owen can make World Cup

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Owen Hargreaves could still force his way into Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.

Taylor - Respect Capello

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor insists Fabio Capello's decision to axe John Terry has to be respected.

Rooney and Moyes land awards

Wayne Rooney has won the Barclays player of the month award for January, with David Moyes the top manager.

Vidic’s Milan link rejected

Nemanja Vidic's Italian agent has rejected claims that the Man Utd defender will join AC Milan in the summer.

Terry axed as captain

The FA have confirmed John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy following allegations over his private life.

Ferguson looking for Nani consistency

Patience has proved to be a virtue for Sir Alex Ferguson following Nani's devastating performances for Manchester United over the past fortnight...

Zidan in Premiership link

The father of Borussia Dortmund forward Mohamed Zidan claims his son has been targeted by two top English sides.

Sir confident over Ferdinand appeal

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that they can prove they did not lodge a "frivolous" appeal against a three-match ban given to Rio Ferdinand last week...

Rooney and Nani please boss

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney and Nani have blossomed into the players Man Utd hoped they would be.

Hargreaves could be back before end of season

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson feels that Owen Hargreaves will eventually return to the side before the end of the season even though he has been forced to leave the midfielder out of his Champions League squad...

United confident over Rio

Manchester United will cite Javier Mascherano when they attempt to get Rio Ferdinand's ban overturned.

Back United to steamroll Portsmouth

Manchester United are the classic ‘good things’ for favourite backers with struggling Portsmouth the opposition at Old Trafford this Saturday afternoon. Odds of just 1.14 (1-7) are for the big bettors or multiple backers only, but it’s

Hargreaves could make run-in

Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to rule out the possibility of Owen Hargreaves making a comeback this season.

United to beat Portsmouth 3-1?

Hargreaves may return for run-in

Sir Alex Ferguson says Owen Hargreaves may still play in the latter stages of this season's Premier League campaign despite long-term tendinitis problems.

Andersons Days Numbered?

Sir Alex Ferguson has relegated the 18,000,000 midfielder to the reserve squad. Indefinitely? Seemingly in response to his own poor judgement and poorer attitude, the Manchester United boss has banished the Brazilian midfielder to play with the reserve

Finally Capello Makes The Right Choice

After turning on the water works in Moscow, not supporting a single of his team mates following the penalty shoot out defeat in the European Cup final, Fabio Capello made the bizarre decision of giving John Terry the captain’s armband for England.

OT Special- Wingers

IN a practice match at United's training ground on his first day at Old Trafford, 15-year-old George Best picked up the ball, waltzed past three experienced defenders and cheekily poked it into the net through the legs of goalkeeper Harry Gregg...

Man Utd v Portsmouth preview

Manchester United and Portsmouth are two teams desperate for points at either end of the Premier League.

Van der Sar - Experience is key

Edwin Van der Sar reckons Manchester United can make history with a fourth consecutive title.

Gossip- Milan join Vidic race

AC Milan have reportedly joined the race for Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic...

Sir Bobby Charlton is smiling again

Manchester Unitedlegend, United director - ultimately Sir Bobby Charlton is a United fan...

Why Rooney is the only choice to succeed Terry as England captain

There should only be one man in the frame to take over as England captain if Fabio Capello decides he needs a new leader Wayne Rooney.Dont expect Terry to do the honourable thing and resign hes already proved that isnt in his nature. It will be left to

Cole: Keano The Only Boss On The Pitch Captain

In light of the debate of whether John Terry should remain England captain following his disgraceful behaviour towards team mate Wayne Bridge, former United player and current United season ticket holder, Andrew Cole, has spoken about the role of the

Edwin praises unsung heroes

Van der Sar says Kuszczak and co have put United in place to strike in the title race.

Manchester United boss Fergie banishes Anderson to the reserves

Anderson's career at Manchester United hit a new low when the 18million Brazil midfielder was dumped in the reserves by manager Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United boss Fergie banishes Anderson to the reserves

Out in the cold? United misfit AndersonAnderson's career at Manchester United hit a new low when the 18million Brazil midfielder was dumped in the reserves...

Edwin: Experience will help United

Edwin Van der Sar believes Manchester United's awareness of how to win the Premier League title will separate them from the rest.

Fergie - I almost quit game

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he almost walked away from football during his playing career.

Ribery attracted by Barca

Franck Ribery would jump at the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi at Barca, according to his agent.

Comment- Ando must buck up

ANDERSON has been given an Old Trafford reprieve - but the Brazilian may have just four months to grasp it with both hands...

Bright start surprises Valencia

Antonio Valencia admits he never envisaged making such a promising start to life at Manchester United.

Premier League preview

Saturday sees Liverpool host Everton in the Merseyside derby before on Sunday, Premier League leaders Chelsea tackle London foes Arsenal.

Owen Reds injury woe continues

OWEN Hargreaves' injury nightmare looks set to continue after being omitted from United's squad for the second phase of the Champions League...

World Cup blow for Hargreaves

Owen Hargreaves' World Cup hopes are in doubt after being left out of Man Utd's Champions League squad.

Cleverley heeds Fergie advice

Midfielder Tom Cleverley received some words of advice from Sir Alex Ferguson before helping Watford get back to winning ways.

No Wonder Fergie Has Spies For His Players!

Four years before signing for Rangers, where he scored 44 goals in 57 games, Sir Alex Ferguson was trying to get himself a professional deal at St. Johnstone. He wasn’t happy there and kept requesting to leave, with him dumped in the Reserves and

Is It All Over For Hargreaves?

Yesterday, Sir Alex Ferguson said he was putting Owen Hargreaves in the Champions League squad to face AC Milan. Today, Hargreaves has been withdrawn from the squad and his people aren’t revealing anything. Is he ever going to come back? var so

Evra - Fergie will never leave

Patrice Evra believes Sir Alex Ferguson will remain in the Manchester United hot-seat until 'his last breath'.

Sir Alex Ferguson will stay at Manchester United until his last breath says Patrice Evra

The Frenchman believes the manager will stay "until his last breath" and has revealed the Scotsman's child-like behaviour with every Manchester United victory - especially their Carling Cup semi-final second leg win over rivals City...

Valencia: Im Really Enjoying My United Career

Antonio Valencia has made a great start to his United career after joining us from Wigan in the summer. He was voted by our fans as our best performing player in November and December on the club’s official website. Valencia has today revealed he

Bright start surprises Valencia

Antonio Valencia admits he never envisaged making such a promising start to life at Manchester United.

Hargreaves fresh setback rocks Fergie

Injury-prone Owen Hargreaves' future at Man United has taken another hit after he was removed from the club's Champions League squad.

Evra: Fergie will never leave United

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes manager Sir Alex Ferguson will remain in the Old Trafford hot-seat until "his last breath".

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Evra: Truly Very Proud To Wear Captains Armband

Patrice Evra has been chosen as Manchester United captain in the absence of Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand. Unsurprisingly, he doesn’t take the responsibility lightly. “I do what I have to on the pitch. I’m not like

Papers: World-class Wazza

Giggs says Rooney is edging closer to becoming one of world's best.

OT100 #85: Rooney’s rocket

Wayne Rooney scored the goal of his career so far in April 2005.

Glazers, Gill, Some Red Knights and Lots of Lies

One more phrase I wanted to add to the title [but thought it would make it too long and unwieldy] was ’some perspective’. The Times reports that Manchester United’s bonds are among the worst performing in a ‘benign’

Giggs - Rooney close to best

Ryan Giggs says team-mate Wayne Rooney is close to becoming one of the best players in the world.

Rooney bags Premier gong

Wayne Rooney's devastating spell of sustained brilliance has earned him the title of PFA Fans' Player of the Month.

Soccerpro “Jersey for Life” sweepstakes

The good folks at soccerpro are celebrating the world cup with this awesome "Jersey for Life" Sweepstakes. You must check it out. They are even offering a $10 coupon for entering. So go ahead and give it a try -...

Neville in the Dog House

It is being reported that Gary Neville has fallen further out of favor after his “one finger salute” to Carlos Tevez. The incident happened in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final match between Manchester City and Manchester United on

Shakers sign United starlet

Bury have swooped to sign highly-rated Manchester United youngster Sam Hewson on loan.

Good Evans a cut above

Jonny Evans is right back on track in his quest to avoid second season syndrome accusations...

Giggs: Rooney can be among the best

Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney is edging closer to the select group of players currently regarded the best in the world.

Sir Alex maintains Owen hope

Sir Alex Ferguson has reiterated his hope that Owen Hargreaves will be fit for their UEFA Champions League double-header with AC Milan.

Knowledge is power – Edwin

Van der Sar extols the virtues of experience as the title race tightens up.

RoM Reads

The Times reports on the problems with the bond issue. The Chelsea Blogis not at all happy with the JT affair. Sky Sports show that City and Garry Cookdon’t know what they’re doing. The Guardian wonders why players can’t take corners

Hargreaves CL hope for Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson is still hopeful Owen Hargreaves can make his long-awaited return to action in time to face Milan later this month.

Papers: Hargo’s Milan aim

Will Owen Hargreaves be fit to travel to AC Milan later this month?

Hargreaves Back For Milan?

Sir Alex Ferguson has today suggested that Owen Hargreaves could be back in time to face AC Milan. “I would like to see him make the squad for the Champions League fixtures against AC Milan,” said Ferguson. “But we won’t rush him.

Sir Alex maintains Owen hope

Sir Alex Ferguson has reiterated his hope that Owen Hargreaves will be fit for their UEFA Champions League double-header with AC Milan.

Rooneys were exploited by ex-agent Paul Stretford says QC in court battle

Paul Stretford was accused of exploiting Wayne Rooney as the 4...

Rooneys face

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, his wife Coleen and their agent are sued for

Fergie - No regrets over Becks

Sir Alex Ferguson says David Beckham's departure from Man Utd has long since been consigned to history.

Youve Got To Laugh At Robbie Keane

Robbie Keane left Tottenham Hotspur a couple of years ago because a dream move to the club he had supported all his life came about. A year and a half later he left Tottenham Hotspur because a dream move to the club he had supported all his life came

Ferdinand appeals over match ban

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand opts to fight against an extra one-match ban for violent conduct.

Bury bag Man Utd’s Hewson on loan

Bury sign 21-year-old Manchester United midfielder Sam Hewson on loan for the rest of the season.

Nani makes right move

ani has finally proved he can be the RIGHT man for the job at United...

Rooney eyes historic title

Wayne Rooney says Man Utd are firmly focused on becoming the first ever side to win four league titles in a row.

Murphy: Shocked to see Smalling go

Chris Smalling's transfer to Manchester United was a bit of a shock at the club, given the limited exposure he has had to Premier League.

French giants PSG fail with loan swoop for Manchester United misfit Anderson

French test: Brazilian midfielder Anderson has been linked with a move to Ligue 1Paris Saint-Germain failed in a deadline-day bid to sign Anderson on loan from Manchester United...

Becks - United are first love

David Beckham admits Man United will always be his first love as he prepares for an emotional return to Old Trafford

Rio launches fresh appeal

Rio Ferdinand is to appeal the extra game of the four-match suspension meted out to him by the Football Association.

Its Too Early To Say I Told You So, But

I get a lot of stick on the blog, from our own fans and rivals unlike, because of my unwavering optimism. If we have a dreadful game, I will take it on board, but try and find the silver lining, however difficult that may be. There are optimists and

VIEW FROM THE ENEMY: Arsenal Fan On Sunday, Ronaldo and Winning The League

Andrew Weber, from the popular Gunner blog, Arsenal FC Blog, has been big enough to have a quick chat with me following our 3-1 victory over them on Sunday. Scott the Red: At the start of the season, did you think winning the league would be beyond

Ferguson has no regrets over Beckham sale

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has "no regrets" over the sale of David Beckham as he prepares to face his former star in opposition.

Evra hits out at United critics

Patrice Evra has warned Manchester United's rivals to start showing them respect as they bid to win a fourth successive league title.

Ferdinand gambles with Wembley spot

Rio Ferdinand is risking his place in Manchester United's Carling Cup final team by appealing against his extra game suspension.

The Wayne Rooney phenomenon – Just how does Uniteds red-hot striker do it

Wayne Rooney is in the form of his life...

Wayne reigns again

Man Utd and Wayne Rooney dominate Kammy's Picks of the Weekend after their Super Sunday display.

Video: Diouf Scores Again for the Reserves

On the day we went to the Emirates to spank Arsenal the reserves set out to Norway to play a Norwegian first division side, Stabaek. The side was packed with summer signings like Diouf and Obertan as well as loan returnee, Rodrigo Possebon. United

Ryan Giggs

Ryan recalls his favourite goals and games at Old Trafford.

Super Nani

The Portuguese winger starred during United's 3-1 win at the Emirates.

Park ups pressure talk

Park Ji-sung insists Manchester United have the experience to deal with the pressure at the top.

Manchester Uniteds Rio Ferdinand risks missing Carling Cup final with appeal

Ferdinand was handed an extended suspension by the Football Association after contesting an original three-match ban for striking Hull City's Craig Fagan...

French giants PSG fail with loan swoop for Manchester United misfit Anderson

French test: Brazilian midfielder Anderson has been linked with a move to Ligue 1Paris Saint-Germain have failed in a bid to sign Anderson on loan from Manchester United...

Ferdinand to Appeal Ban

Manchester United are about to take a calculated risk by appealing the fourth game of Rio Ferdinand’s 4 game ban. Initially Rio was banned for 3 games for his violent conduct in the recent game against Hull City, which was extended to 4 because of

Wayne Rooney exclusive- There are days when I dont want to see Sir Alex

On top of the world: Wayne Rooney celebrates with United team-mate Michael Carrick (bottom) It will be just what his managers at Manchester United and England want to hear...

Stat Attack The Season So Far

Rooney is the top scorer in the Premiership with 20 goals. He equalled the tally of the highest scorer of last season, Nicolas Anelka, after just 23 games. Only Cesc Fabregas has more assists than Ryan Giggs in the league this season, although Fabregas

Arsenal 1 United 3- Mathiesons verdict

ANI'S stock has been so low that in an Old Trafford popularity contest only Malcolm Glazer and his boys would have come lower than the Portuguese international...

United back in business

This season was always going to be very difficult for United, as Sir Alex Fergusons team were in desperate need of rebuilding even if Ronaldo hadnt left for Real and nobody was surprised to see the team struggle in the first part of the season.

Red Knights Should Send Gill Packing

“We could borrow money but it would not be good business for a football club. Borrowing large sums of money is the road to ruin.” – David Gill, August 2004. At the recent MUST/IMUSA meeting, there were calls from some supporters for all

RoM Links

Henry Winter from The Telegraph reckons it can be argued Fabregas is more “anti-football” then Fletch. The Guardian reckons the last 10 days have been the best for the club since 199. Le Grove reviews the spanking we dished out yesterday. The

We’re buyers, not sellers

Benzema bid demonstrates United's spending power, says David Gill.

United Thump Arsenal; Close Gap on Chelsea

United continued their dream run of the past few weeks; the ten days has been compared to the famous period in 1999 in this Richard Williams piece, but let’s not elevate this to those levels just yet. However, yesterday’s performance —

And The Winner Is

Thanks to the support of readers on RoM, this blog has been voted the best team blog of 2009. I’ve also been named the best team writer. See all the winners from the 2009 Soccerlens awards. Cheers you lot! Best blog: ROM proved to be the most

How Wayne Rooney will scoop the jackpot if he stays at United

Wayne Rooney will be offered a lucrative bonus package designed to keep him from the clutches of Real Madrid and Barcelona - but he will have to wait until next month to thrash out a new contract...

Ferguson urges United to keep it up

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Manchester United's performance at Arsenal as their "best of the season" and challenged his side to keep it up.

Ferguson praises ‘maturing’ Nani

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Nani is finally fulfilling his potential after the win over Arsenal.