Haha. mungkin pembaca blog aku dah confuse. NI blog Tompoq ke blog MU. Tapi pedulik hape aku. ni blog aku. suke hati aku la nak tulis ape kan. Haha. asalkan aku tak citer pasal benda2 yang personal orang lain, kira bagus la tu kan. Okeh.
Owen, surprisingly signed by Alex Ferguson. Gempak seh orang tua tu. Dia mmg cekap je intai peluang. Mungkinkah Owen akan jadi segempak signing Cantona. Cantona dibeli murah dari Leeds, Owen free dari Newcastle - exLiverfool, ex-realmadrid.
So, Owen, mmg real striker. Pure finisher. Tak dapat dinafikan. Aku harap dia ganti kegempakan Nistelrooy yang belum diganti2.... Schemeichal dah diganti Van der Saar. Nistelrooy diganti Owen? Hopefully.
Ronaldo ganti Beckham. Sape ganti Ronaldo? satu misteri yang sukar nak tentukan sehingga the next no7 appear. harus diingat, Beckham ganti the legendary Cantona (Beckham wore 24...haha)...
OK....
other than Owen....it was Valencia who came in earlier. Aku tak tau la mamat Valencia ni worth signing ke tak...personally aku rase Owen lagi gempak...tp yela, Owen ada injury history, so he is a risk, compare to Valencia. Is Valencia the new Cole? I'd rather just watch this than guess.
Addicks?? Sape pulak ni??? Ni lagi satu kegempakan mamat Ferguson ni...pandai je dia skodeng.... umur 15 tahun, dari Charlton. Wow. Ingat Pigue dari Barcelona? Mungkin Alex nak create new cover untuk John Evans...mungkin jugak la....center back umur 15....aku harap dia buat debut Premier League cepat2....haha....
Sape dah keluar? Tevez sbb dia x penah sign full untuk MU pun...just loan, tp 2 years at Old Trafford. So, takpelah...we will miss his oxygen tank, tp kita still ada park ji sung for that. Ronaldo?? Aku dah cakap dari tahun lepas..jual je...dpt byk duit sket....haha...tapi takpe....at least MU dapat player in FIFA best player bla bla bla while that player still in MU.... ok la tu...and bagi chan budak ronaldo tu dpt rase champion of the world, cos Portugal won't get that title ever....
So....after all....keluar masuk kt MU xde la menarik mana pun....surprise here n there je. nothing much.... yang melampau adalah ke-genius-an Alex ferguson....solute lu la sir...
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
Manchester United v Malaysia - Preview
Dengar je MU announce, aku dah check tarikh....tapi nasib baik x beli tiket awal2 sbb tukar tarikh, 18july.
Aku punye semangat....aku x kesah sangat pon pasal tgk match tu...tp yang aku paling kesah...aku nak tgk training session diorang....mesti best kan....
tp....setahu aku training tiket x tahu lah ada jual ke tak....
tp awal2 dulu (may kot), sape beli tiket match, dpt training tiket free. so aku belilah tket yg RM58 tu...suruh adik kpd member aku belikan kat Al-Ikhsan atau Nike outlet kt KL. Maklum la aku kt Miri time tu. dpt la aku both tickets.
Selalunya, frenly camni, MU tak pakai full team player pun...campur2 rojak2 try2 sana sini.
Tahukah Anda? Barthez pernah main LEFT WING lawan team Singapore suatu ketika dulu. Dia sub Diego Forlan time tu. Haha. Tapi Barthez mmg hampeh la. Beckham pun bantai gelak tgk dia nye cross, tp aku rase aku selalu tgk cross mcm tu dlm liga M. Haha.
So, Bukit Jalil, here I come. 17 and 18 July. First time nih aku TENGOK bola kat Bkt Jalil. First aku pegi dulu tgk SureHeboh 2004. Haha. Ada memori beb gi sana time tu. Tu first time aku masuk stadium tu. Aku g naik motor EX5 aku, yang lampu belakang depan dah x nyala....aku g siang, so no prob...balik, aku nyalakan lampu signal all the way....sampai sunway college. Haha
Okeh back tu MU v MY. aku harap good game. to all frens who's coming, see u in KL!! haha.
Aku punye semangat....aku x kesah sangat pon pasal tgk match tu...tp yang aku paling kesah...aku nak tgk training session diorang....mesti best kan....
tp....setahu aku training tiket x tahu lah ada jual ke tak....
tp awal2 dulu (may kot), sape beli tiket match, dpt training tiket free. so aku belilah tket yg RM58 tu...suruh adik kpd member aku belikan kat Al-Ikhsan atau Nike outlet kt KL. Maklum la aku kt Miri time tu. dpt la aku both tickets.
Selalunya, frenly camni, MU tak pakai full team player pun...campur2 rojak2 try2 sana sini.
Tahukah Anda? Barthez pernah main LEFT WING lawan team Singapore suatu ketika dulu. Dia sub Diego Forlan time tu. Haha. Tapi Barthez mmg hampeh la. Beckham pun bantai gelak tgk dia nye cross, tp aku rase aku selalu tgk cross mcm tu dlm liga M. Haha.
So, Bukit Jalil, here I come. 17 and 18 July. First time nih aku TENGOK bola kat Bkt Jalil. First aku pegi dulu tgk SureHeboh 2004. Haha. Ada memori beb gi sana time tu. Tu first time aku masuk stadium tu. Aku g naik motor EX5 aku, yang lampu belakang depan dah x nyala....aku g siang, so no prob...balik, aku nyalakan lampu signal all the way....sampai sunway college. Haha
Okeh back tu MU v MY. aku harap good game. to all frens who's coming, see u in KL!! haha.
Monday, June 29, 2009
09/10 = 95/96 ???
The personnel changes announced by United this month – the departures of Ronaldo and Tevez - have prompted flashbacks to my first close season at the club, 14 years ago.
It was a summer of uncertainty in 1995, as two members of the Reds’ 1994 Double-winning side departed in July (followed by a third, my favourite player Andrei Kanchelskis, in August).
The first two deals were, of course, the high-profile exits of Paul Ince and Mark Hughes, who left Old Trafford in quick succession. Having had barely any warning that either was on his way, the fans and staff – club magazine reporter in my case – were bewildered and demanding answers. Fortunately, the then chairman and chief deal-maker Martin Edwards was willing to give me those answers, so I headed over to his South Stand office to glean them.
Dusting off the back issue this morning, I couldn’t help but draw parallels between the events of July 1995 and the present situation. That’s if situation isn’t too grand a word for what may only be half the story - yes, we know who’s going, but let’s wait and see who might be coming before we start talking about Cabinet-style meltdowns.
Some of what Martin Edwards said about the summer leavers in ’95 could easily fit with this year’s departing duo. For Ronaldo to Madrid, read Ince to Milan… “When the offer for Paul Ince came in from Milan, I put it to the manager and he felt that at that price it was worth taking. What it does is build up the kitty for the future." Inter offered £7million for Ince – not even a tenth of what Real will pay for Ronaldo – but at the time it was also the Reds' record sale.
For Tevez to TBC, read Hughes to Chelsea. Mr Edwards explained, “We agreed a new contract with Mark, but when he was dropped for the last league game at West Ham, he was very upset about it. Mark Hughes is the type of player that wants first-team football, he doesn’t want to be on the fringe, and so it suited him to go.”
The echoes may not end there. Then, as now, the press were predicting who might fly into Manchester as replacements. But the mid-'90s hacks were hampered on their flights of fancy by a silly rule that limited the number of foreigners – Welsh, Irish and Scots among them – in any XI.
“(Roberto) Baggio would only add to our list of foreign players,” said Mr Edwards, shooting down the latest big rumour in flames. “Where would he play? Baggio plays up front and we already have Cole and Cantona.”
And United today already have Berbatov and Rooney. While the Bulgarian was bought almost a year ago now, he may prove to be the big-name successor to our outbound stars – similar to how Andy Cole was in 1995, when he arrived six months before Hughes left. Yes, there’s been mix and match in the meantime, but while Ronaldo and Tevez are going, Wazza and Berba are still on board, with a year of familiarisation under their belts.
Finally, of course, there’s a raft of young talent - Macheda, Welbeck et al - waiting to seize their chance. Shades of ’95 again? Back to Mr Edwards:
“One of the reasons the manager was prepared to let Paul go is that he wants to give Nicky Butt the chance and perhaps see how Beckham develops.”
So if you’re close to pressing the panic button because “There are no immediate buys” (another quote from ’95) then please refrain… instead, just watch, wait and don’t be surprised if history repeats itself 14 years on. For 2009/10, read 1995/96. Hopefully.
It was a summer of uncertainty in 1995, as two members of the Reds’ 1994 Double-winning side departed in July (followed by a third, my favourite player Andrei Kanchelskis, in August).
The first two deals were, of course, the high-profile exits of Paul Ince and Mark Hughes, who left Old Trafford in quick succession. Having had barely any warning that either was on his way, the fans and staff – club magazine reporter in my case – were bewildered and demanding answers. Fortunately, the then chairman and chief deal-maker Martin Edwards was willing to give me those answers, so I headed over to his South Stand office to glean them.
Dusting off the back issue this morning, I couldn’t help but draw parallels between the events of July 1995 and the present situation. That’s if situation isn’t too grand a word for what may only be half the story - yes, we know who’s going, but let’s wait and see who might be coming before we start talking about Cabinet-style meltdowns.
Some of what Martin Edwards said about the summer leavers in ’95 could easily fit with this year’s departing duo. For Ronaldo to Madrid, read Ince to Milan… “When the offer for Paul Ince came in from Milan, I put it to the manager and he felt that at that price it was worth taking. What it does is build up the kitty for the future." Inter offered £7million for Ince – not even a tenth of what Real will pay for Ronaldo – but at the time it was also the Reds' record sale.
For Tevez to TBC, read Hughes to Chelsea. Mr Edwards explained, “We agreed a new contract with Mark, but when he was dropped for the last league game at West Ham, he was very upset about it. Mark Hughes is the type of player that wants first-team football, he doesn’t want to be on the fringe, and so it suited him to go.”
The echoes may not end there. Then, as now, the press were predicting who might fly into Manchester as replacements. But the mid-'90s hacks were hampered on their flights of fancy by a silly rule that limited the number of foreigners – Welsh, Irish and Scots among them – in any XI.
“(Roberto) Baggio would only add to our list of foreign players,” said Mr Edwards, shooting down the latest big rumour in flames. “Where would he play? Baggio plays up front and we already have Cole and Cantona.”
And United today already have Berbatov and Rooney. While the Bulgarian was bought almost a year ago now, he may prove to be the big-name successor to our outbound stars – similar to how Andy Cole was in 1995, when he arrived six months before Hughes left. Yes, there’s been mix and match in the meantime, but while Ronaldo and Tevez are going, Wazza and Berba are still on board, with a year of familiarisation under their belts.
Finally, of course, there’s a raft of young talent - Macheda, Welbeck et al - waiting to seize their chance. Shades of ’95 again? Back to Mr Edwards:
“One of the reasons the manager was prepared to let Paul go is that he wants to give Nicky Butt the chance and perhaps see how Beckham develops.”
So if you’re close to pressing the panic button because “There are no immediate buys” (another quote from ’95) then please refrain… instead, just watch, wait and don’t be surprised if history repeats itself 14 years on. For 2009/10, read 1995/96. Hopefully.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Looking For Eric
There have been longer, less torrid love affairs, but few are burned into the memory as indelibly as Eric Cantona’s five-season fling at Old Trafford. In the week he hits the silver screen in Looking For Eric, ManUtd.com examines why the Frenchman remains one of the club’s most idolised players…
That Eric Cantona's arrival from Leeds only slightly preceded the end of United's 26-year wait for the League title was no coincidence – the Frenchman was the brooding, swaggering catalyst behind the most successful period in the Reds' history.
Prior to his signing, the Reds were teetering between nearly men and battle-hardened winners. So much was already in place for success: The unflinching defence, a midfield combining industry and incision, and the blend of brutality and subtlety in attack.
It was a side which could claim to be the finest in the land, yet still missed that telling je ne sais quoi of champions. Cantona’s arrival provided the Gallic afflatus to send United over the tipping point - just as he had with Leeds some nine months earlier as the Whites pilfered the 1991/92 title from under the Reds' noses.
Midway through the following campaign, with the Reds in steady but unspectacular form, a phone call from Leeds chief executive Bill Fotherby provoked a moment of opportunism from Sir Alex. Fotherby had dialled Old Trafford to broach the potential signing of Denis Irwin. Instead, less than an hour later, he and Leeds boss Howard Wilkinson had agreed to send Cantona across the Pennines for a cut-price £1million.
With that spontaneous counter-offer, Ferguson had bought the player who would bring glory back to United. As the manager subsequently admitted in his autobiography: “One of the most extraordinary periods in the history of Manchester United was about to begin.” But beyond simply signing a top class talent who guaranteed more points and prizes, the Reds had snared a man with the mentality and charisma of a champion. Even the manager was taken aback by the immediacy of Cantona’s off-field impact.
At the end of his first training session at The Cliff, Eric strolled up to Sir Alex and asked him for two players and a goalkeeper, so that he may continue to practice. An extra half-hour was spent with the Frenchman volleying crosses from either side. The next day, half the first team squad stayed for the extra-curricular session.
“Many people have justifiably acclaimed Cantona as a catalyst who had a crucial impact on our successes while he was with the club,” said the manager, “but nothing he did in matches meant more than the way he opened my eyes to the indispensability of practice.”
A squad who, hitherto, had little tangible success to back up their glaring promise was revitalised. Over a quarter-century of anguish and near-misses was soon a distant memory as the Reds elbowed their way to the head of a three-way tussle for the title alongside Aston Villa and Norwich City. There was even the flourish of champions – seven straight wins to end the season in style.
The winning habit had started and Cantona, chest puffed, collar upturned, was the charismatic face of the new champions. Previously something of a journeyman, the Frenchman had a loving home at last. He had achieved near-divinity with United supporters, who saw in Cantona the edgy visionary which had lived deep within Manchester’s favourite sons, from Best to Bez.
As the adulation gushed forth from the stands, the trophies were flowing at a similar rate. In his five seasons at Old Trafford, Cantona won four Premier League titles and two FA Cups. Indeed the only season in which the Reds failed to clinch England’s crown, the French talisman was spectacularly sidelined. Had Cantona not taken exception to the baitings of Crystal Palace supporter Matthew Simmons at Selhurt Park and collected a nine-month ban for his troubles, the history books could very easily tell the tale of United’s five successive league titles between 1993 and 1997.
Cantona’s importance during his playing career was obvious - he was team talisman and a phenomenal player. But it’s the seismic shift in mentality he instigated among the players which continues to be felt around Old Trafford. Over 12 years after he retired, the winning habit he championed shows no sign of culmination.
That Eric Cantona's arrival from Leeds only slightly preceded the end of United's 26-year wait for the League title was no coincidence – the Frenchman was the brooding, swaggering catalyst behind the most successful period in the Reds' history.
Prior to his signing, the Reds were teetering between nearly men and battle-hardened winners. So much was already in place for success: The unflinching defence, a midfield combining industry and incision, and the blend of brutality and subtlety in attack.
It was a side which could claim to be the finest in the land, yet still missed that telling je ne sais quoi of champions. Cantona’s arrival provided the Gallic afflatus to send United over the tipping point - just as he had with Leeds some nine months earlier as the Whites pilfered the 1991/92 title from under the Reds' noses.
Midway through the following campaign, with the Reds in steady but unspectacular form, a phone call from Leeds chief executive Bill Fotherby provoked a moment of opportunism from Sir Alex. Fotherby had dialled Old Trafford to broach the potential signing of Denis Irwin. Instead, less than an hour later, he and Leeds boss Howard Wilkinson had agreed to send Cantona across the Pennines for a cut-price £1million.
With that spontaneous counter-offer, Ferguson had bought the player who would bring glory back to United. As the manager subsequently admitted in his autobiography: “One of the most extraordinary periods in the history of Manchester United was about to begin.” But beyond simply signing a top class talent who guaranteed more points and prizes, the Reds had snared a man with the mentality and charisma of a champion. Even the manager was taken aback by the immediacy of Cantona’s off-field impact.
At the end of his first training session at The Cliff, Eric strolled up to Sir Alex and asked him for two players and a goalkeeper, so that he may continue to practice. An extra half-hour was spent with the Frenchman volleying crosses from either side. The next day, half the first team squad stayed for the extra-curricular session.
“Many people have justifiably acclaimed Cantona as a catalyst who had a crucial impact on our successes while he was with the club,” said the manager, “but nothing he did in matches meant more than the way he opened my eyes to the indispensability of practice.”
A squad who, hitherto, had little tangible success to back up their glaring promise was revitalised. Over a quarter-century of anguish and near-misses was soon a distant memory as the Reds elbowed their way to the head of a three-way tussle for the title alongside Aston Villa and Norwich City. There was even the flourish of champions – seven straight wins to end the season in style.
The winning habit had started and Cantona, chest puffed, collar upturned, was the charismatic face of the new champions. Previously something of a journeyman, the Frenchman had a loving home at last. He had achieved near-divinity with United supporters, who saw in Cantona the edgy visionary which had lived deep within Manchester’s favourite sons, from Best to Bez.
As the adulation gushed forth from the stands, the trophies were flowing at a similar rate. In his five seasons at Old Trafford, Cantona won four Premier League titles and two FA Cups. Indeed the only season in which the Reds failed to clinch England’s crown, the French talisman was spectacularly sidelined. Had Cantona not taken exception to the baitings of Crystal Palace supporter Matthew Simmons at Selhurt Park and collected a nine-month ban for his troubles, the history books could very easily tell the tale of United’s five successive league titles between 1993 and 1997.
Cantona’s importance during his playing career was obvious - he was team talisman and a phenomenal player. But it’s the seismic shift in mentality he instigated among the players which continues to be felt around Old Trafford. Over 12 years after he retired, the winning habit he championed shows no sign of culmination.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Barcelona Got Their Treble
Barcelona wrapped their 08/09 season to be the 3rd team to ever achieve 3 award in a season. They sealed La Liga last week. They won the Copa del Rey. And just now, Manchester United became the Catalan's next victim, in UEFA Champions league. While United is hunting for their own less-famous-treble from League Cup, Premier League and chasing to retain Champions League.
United had a good start, with few attacking threat. But, that only last for 9 minutes, when Barca's first attack gave Eto'o the goal.
From that onwards, they were level, but Barca showed more character, stronger game play.
Everything goes to Barca way when Messi headed beautifully Xavi's cross to stun Van der Saar to beg his 9th goal for this tournament this season, which mean he is the obvious winner of tournament's GoldenBoot.
Best player of 2009.
O well, I watched it wearing Man Utd jersey 1986. With SHARP sponsor. HAha. Got back to room, and frens are waiting to boo me, so I chnaged to Barca jersey first before meet them. Haha.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Party 99 Way
Ole Gunnar Solskjær remembers the brief instruction uttered by Sir Alex Ferguson as he waited to step out on to the Camp Nou turf for the closing stages of the 1999 UEFA Champions League final.
Last roll of dice
Manchester United FC were still trailing to Mario Basler's sixth-minute strike for FC Bayern München and Solskjær's 81st-minute introduction was a last roll of the dice. "We had made an habit out of scoring goals late in games that season, I scored a few of them so he didn't need to say anything. He just said, 'Go and do what you can do'," Solskjær recalled.
Dramatic climax
What happened next was the most dramatic climax in the history of the European Champion Clubs' Cup final. Bayern ribbons were already being applied to the trophy when, with 90 minutes on the clock, Teddy Sheringham struck United level following a David Beckham corner. With extra time beckoning, Beckham swung over another corner, Sheringham flicked the ball on and Solskjær stuck out a boot to scoop it into the roof of the net.
Treble
From a distance of ten years, the memories of that moment, of sliding on to his knees in celebration and being mobbed by his team-mates, have become a blur. "I can't really remember everything from exactly when I scored the goal or the celebrations. I remember players who had been substituted coming to celebrate, we were all celebrating a fantastic night," he said. With his goal, United had become the first English club to claim the treble of league, FA Cup and European Cup. "The best thing was the party afterwards, it was such a celebration.
Supersub
"Of course I will always be remembered for scoring that goal," he added. "It did not make me a better footballer, which was my main priority at the time, but now, ten years after, I realise how big a moment it was for the club." For Solskjær, now reserve-team manager at Old Trafford after his retirement in 2007, that goal sealed his reputation as the supersub par excellence. That 1998/99 season he hit eight of his 18 goals after springing off the bench – four in a 19-minute appearance at Nottingham Forest FC and a last-minute FA Cup winner against Liverpool FC. Did the former Norwegian international, now 36, ever regret his supersub status? "Maybe at the time when I was young I wanted to play more, but I made the decision to just put my career in the manager's hands and do what he said. Looking at the results I cannot complain about that decision."
'Fantastic manager'
A decade on and Sir Alex is getting the best out of a new generation of United players. Solskjær's admiration for this "fantastic manager" is obvious as he lists the Scot's attributes. "The knowledge of football, the experience, but also the hunger – he always wants to win, he wants to be the best. The way he treats his players, he manages them." And how does this latest crop compare with his 1999 vintage? "I was lucky enough to play in that 1999 team, it was the best team I ever played with, but at the moment we have a fantastic squad always challenging for trophies." With a third successive Premier League title under their belts, Solskjær is optimistic they can now retain their European crown with victory over FC Barcelona. "Of course I believe in Manchester United. We have a fantastic team who play great football and when it comes to the end of the season our experience could help us."
Timing
The UEFA Champions League final falls ten years and a day after United's Camp Nou triumph – which some of their supporters may claim as an omen. Solskjær said: "I hope so. It was a good omen for us in 1999 as it was Sir Matt Busby's birthday the day we won. He would have been 90. The club have made a tradition of making history at right time." Timing is something Solskjær knows all about.
Last roll of dice
Manchester United FC were still trailing to Mario Basler's sixth-minute strike for FC Bayern München and Solskjær's 81st-minute introduction was a last roll of the dice. "We had made an habit out of scoring goals late in games that season, I scored a few of them so he didn't need to say anything. He just said, 'Go and do what you can do'," Solskjær recalled.
Dramatic climax
What happened next was the most dramatic climax in the history of the European Champion Clubs' Cup final. Bayern ribbons were already being applied to the trophy when, with 90 minutes on the clock, Teddy Sheringham struck United level following a David Beckham corner. With extra time beckoning, Beckham swung over another corner, Sheringham flicked the ball on and Solskjær stuck out a boot to scoop it into the roof of the net.
Treble
From a distance of ten years, the memories of that moment, of sliding on to his knees in celebration and being mobbed by his team-mates, have become a blur. "I can't really remember everything from exactly when I scored the goal or the celebrations. I remember players who had been substituted coming to celebrate, we were all celebrating a fantastic night," he said. With his goal, United had become the first English club to claim the treble of league, FA Cup and European Cup. "The best thing was the party afterwards, it was such a celebration.
Supersub
"Of course I will always be remembered for scoring that goal," he added. "It did not make me a better footballer, which was my main priority at the time, but now, ten years after, I realise how big a moment it was for the club." For Solskjær, now reserve-team manager at Old Trafford after his retirement in 2007, that goal sealed his reputation as the supersub par excellence. That 1998/99 season he hit eight of his 18 goals after springing off the bench – four in a 19-minute appearance at Nottingham Forest FC and a last-minute FA Cup winner against Liverpool FC. Did the former Norwegian international, now 36, ever regret his supersub status? "Maybe at the time when I was young I wanted to play more, but I made the decision to just put my career in the manager's hands and do what he said. Looking at the results I cannot complain about that decision."
'Fantastic manager'
A decade on and Sir Alex is getting the best out of a new generation of United players. Solskjær's admiration for this "fantastic manager" is obvious as he lists the Scot's attributes. "The knowledge of football, the experience, but also the hunger – he always wants to win, he wants to be the best. The way he treats his players, he manages them." And how does this latest crop compare with his 1999 vintage? "I was lucky enough to play in that 1999 team, it was the best team I ever played with, but at the moment we have a fantastic squad always challenging for trophies." With a third successive Premier League title under their belts, Solskjær is optimistic they can now retain their European crown with victory over FC Barcelona. "Of course I believe in Manchester United. We have a fantastic team who play great football and when it comes to the end of the season our experience could help us."
Timing
The UEFA Champions League final falls ten years and a day after United's Camp Nou triumph – which some of their supporters may claim as an omen. Solskjær said: "I hope so. It was a good omen for us in 1999 as it was Sir Matt Busby's birthday the day we won. He would have been 90. The club have made a tradition of making history at right time." Timing is something Solskjær knows all about.
Cannot Beat Barcelona
United legend Paddy Crerand says the emotions he experienced at the Nou Camp, Barcelona, on 26 May 1999, will take some topping...
Those incredible last few minutes of the 1999 season were the best in football for me, and that includes playing in the final myself at Wembley in 1968. It was the most emotional way to win a football match; you won’t beat it for drama, and it was so poignant, falling on Matt Busby’s birthday.
The Treble was about much more than Barcelona, of course. Ryan Giggs’ goal in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal sticks out a mile. Everybody thought it was gone when Dennis Bergkamp took his penalty. I’ll always remember three United fans behind the goal walking out before he’d even taken the penalty, then quickly running back! On so many occasions that season it was last minute, last kick and last gasp - they should have known better.
Those games against Arsenal were fantastic – as semi-finals they won’t ever be surpassed in English football. They were magnificent. My nerves were shredded, and not just then; fans went through the mill every week, and I’ll never know how the manager got through that season.
Maybe the answer was in the group of players. Off the pitch and on it, they were great. Everybody asks me which United team is the best ever. I always say the 1999 side. They won the Treble. Nobody’s done it before or since. For me, they’ll be the best until we see what this current team can do…
Winning the Treble is some target, though, and being a previous European Cup winner with United, that night at the Nou Camp still means a lot to me. It meant more as a fan than a player, because I experienced everything around the game. For the match itself I was sat with some of the 1968 winners and we went absolutelypotty when Ole’s goal went in. Everyone in the stadium did, you couldn’t believe what you were seeing. There were grown men crying; the scenes were incredible.
Part of me – no matter how small – felt sorry for Bayern, especially as their fans in Barcelona that night took it so well. But it was United’s night. Everything came together, that evening and all season. Barcelona is a beautiful city, a football city with a historic football stadium. The final should be held there every year. But even if it was, it wouldn’t ever have a finish like we all saw and remember so fondly, 10 years on.
taken from manutd.com
Those incredible last few minutes of the 1999 season were the best in football for me, and that includes playing in the final myself at Wembley in 1968. It was the most emotional way to win a football match; you won’t beat it for drama, and it was so poignant, falling on Matt Busby’s birthday.
The Treble was about much more than Barcelona, of course. Ryan Giggs’ goal in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal sticks out a mile. Everybody thought it was gone when Dennis Bergkamp took his penalty. I’ll always remember three United fans behind the goal walking out before he’d even taken the penalty, then quickly running back! On so many occasions that season it was last minute, last kick and last gasp - they should have known better.
Those games against Arsenal were fantastic – as semi-finals they won’t ever be surpassed in English football. They were magnificent. My nerves were shredded, and not just then; fans went through the mill every week, and I’ll never know how the manager got through that season.
Maybe the answer was in the group of players. Off the pitch and on it, they were great. Everybody asks me which United team is the best ever. I always say the 1999 side. They won the Treble. Nobody’s done it before or since. For me, they’ll be the best until we see what this current team can do…
Winning the Treble is some target, though, and being a previous European Cup winner with United, that night at the Nou Camp still means a lot to me. It meant more as a fan than a player, because I experienced everything around the game. For the match itself I was sat with some of the 1968 winners and we went absolutelypotty when Ole’s goal went in. Everyone in the stadium did, you couldn’t believe what you were seeing. There were grown men crying; the scenes were incredible.
Part of me – no matter how small – felt sorry for Bayern, especially as their fans in Barcelona that night took it so well. But it was United’s night. Everything came together, that evening and all season. Barcelona is a beautiful city, a football city with a historic football stadium. The final should be held there every year. But even if it was, it wouldn’t ever have a finish like we all saw and remember so fondly, 10 years on.
taken from manutd.com
Monday, May 25, 2009
My Champions League Script
EUFA Champions League this time had gone perfectly to my script.
So for the final, I'll revela the script, and let see those stars in the final will follow it or do their own storyline.
O well...
The game will be balance. Entertaining. Attacking game. Lots of chances. But goalkeepers both on form. Miraculous saves.
Messi being wonderful, proving that he'll win the FIFA World Player of the Year 2009. Giggs showing his magic. Ronaldo? Too much dive and being such a cry baby-as usual.
The whole United squad play brilliant. Barcelona only rely on Messi. But yet Barcelona always ahead in term of goal, but just for United to equal it. Probabyly Messi will get a hat-trick? And Henry won't score. Giggs or Scholes get 1 for United. Rooney or Berbatov will also get one.
Scoring, I don't write on goal number. But, it'll be either a draw up to 90 minutes, or Barcelona lead by 1 goal up to 88 minutes. 1-1. 2-2. 3-3. 4-4. Or Barca 1-0. 2-1. 3-2. The stars can choose their own number for this. Haha.
Oh, so how it gonna end. Macheda will come in. At his own city, Rome. He gonna make his golden touch on the ball. And save the title for United.
Man of the Match. Messi. or Giggs. or Van der Saar.
Is this gonna happen? I say yes. Why? Remember the Chelsea knock-out. It gone just as planned. The final minute goal. It was in the script just for the star to act it right.
Final line in the script, United win Champions League- again.
But forget Ronaldo, because Messi win FIFA Player of the Year.
So for the final, I'll revela the script, and let see those stars in the final will follow it or do their own storyline.
O well...
The game will be balance. Entertaining. Attacking game. Lots of chances. But goalkeepers both on form. Miraculous saves.
Messi being wonderful, proving that he'll win the FIFA World Player of the Year 2009. Giggs showing his magic. Ronaldo? Too much dive and being such a cry baby-as usual.
The whole United squad play brilliant. Barcelona only rely on Messi. But yet Barcelona always ahead in term of goal, but just for United to equal it. Probabyly Messi will get a hat-trick? And Henry won't score. Giggs or Scholes get 1 for United. Rooney or Berbatov will also get one.
Scoring, I don't write on goal number. But, it'll be either a draw up to 90 minutes, or Barcelona lead by 1 goal up to 88 minutes. 1-1. 2-2. 3-3. 4-4. Or Barca 1-0. 2-1. 3-2. The stars can choose their own number for this. Haha.
Oh, so how it gonna end. Macheda will come in. At his own city, Rome. He gonna make his golden touch on the ball. And save the title for United.
Man of the Match. Messi. or Giggs. or Van der Saar.
Is this gonna happen? I say yes. Why? Remember the Chelsea knock-out. It gone just as planned. The final minute goal. It was in the script just for the star to act it right.
Final line in the script, United win Champions League- again.
But forget Ronaldo, because Messi win FIFA Player of the Year.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Barclays Team of the Season (08/09)
Six United players have been named in the 2009 Barclays Premier League PFA Team of the Year.
The side, voted for by players from every top-flight club, includes goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, defenders Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra, and midfielders Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ferdinand has now been named in the team five times, while Vidic makes his third appearance and Evra and van der Sar their second. Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player to have been honoured in each of the last four years.
For Giggs, who picked up the prestigious PFA Player of the Year award, it was the eighth time he has been selected in the side.
The only non-United players to be picked were Glen Johnson (Portsmouth, right back), Ashley Young (Aston Villa, midfield), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool, midfield), Fernando Torres (Liverpool, midfield) and Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea, forward).
The side, voted for by players from every top-flight club, includes goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, defenders Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra, and midfielders Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ferdinand has now been named in the team five times, while Vidic makes his third appearance and Evra and van der Sar their second. Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player to have been honoured in each of the last four years.
For Giggs, who picked up the prestigious PFA Player of the Year award, it was the eighth time he has been selected in the side.
The only non-United players to be picked were Glen Johnson (Portsmouth, right back), Ashley Young (Aston Villa, midfield), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool, midfield), Fernando Torres (Liverpool, midfield) and Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea, forward).
Ryan Giggs the British Best 08/09
Ryan Giggs was named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Players’ Player of the Year at a gala dinner in London on Sunday night.
Giggs, 35 and enjoying his 19th season in the top flight, has never previously won the award – voted by fellow professionals – but pipped team-mates Nemanja Vidic, Edwin van der Sar, Rio Ferdinand and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard to this year’s gong.
"It's right up there with personal accolades," Giggs admitted. "It's the best to have as it's voted by your fellow players.
"I've been fortunate to win a lot of trophies - I won the young player award twice - but this is the big one."
Renowned in the world game as one of the best left wingers to ever take to the pitch, Giggs has operated largely as a central midfielder this season.
Despite the positional change, the Welshman has proved just as effective – these days it’s his guile, craft and ability to pick a pass that opens up opposition defences.
Speaking at the gala dinner, Giggs recognised the contribution United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has had on his development
"The manager has been massive in my career, from when I first met him when I was 13," he said. "That's over 20 years and he knows me better than anyone and our relationship has been brilliant and just gets better.
"I've been so fortunate to have such a great career in so many great teams. It's not even worth thinking about what it would have been like without the manager."
Giggs is the 32nd different player to win the award and takes the crown from fellow United star Cristiano Ronaldo, who won both the senior and young-player awards last term.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
That Boy Macheda So Far
Just a few weeks ago, Federico ‘Kiko’ Macheda might have eyed April in the diary expecting to play most of his football at Moss Lane, home of non-league Altrincham FC and also United Reserves.
Instead, the young Italian has enjoyed a dream goalscoring debut at Old Trafford, netted the winner at the Stadium of Light and made his first senior start for United at Wembley.
Still only 17, Macheda has made a meteoric rise through the Reds' ranks since arriving from Lazio in September 2007, as our timeline shows:
15 September 2007 – Makes his United Academy debut away at Barnsley and grabs the only goal of the game as the Reds run out 1-0 winners.
13 December 2007 – Scores the winner with nine minutes remaining on his FA Youth Cup debut as United edge out West Bromwich Albion 2-1.
side at Warrington’s Halliwell Jones Stadium. Macheda pits his wits against Martin Skrtel during his 22 minute run-out.
27 March 2008 – Nets his first goal for the Reserves in his first start as the Reds ease to a 3-1 win over Newcastle United at Northwich.
8 October 2008 – Bags his first Reserves goal of the 2008/09 season as United beat Bolton Wanderers 3-0, pouncing on a loose ball to put the Reds ahead.
18 February 2009 – Scores twice but is then sent off as the Reserves battle back from 4-1 down to beat Wigan Athletic 5-4 in a breathtaking game at Robin Park Arena.
30 March 2009 – Bags a Reserves hat-trick against Newcastle at St James’ Park, including a superb 89th-minute equaliser. His performance earns him a place in the senior squad.5 April 2009 - Comes on for Nani in the 61st minute with United trailing 2-1 at home to Aston Villa in a vital league game. Ronaldo equalises in the 80th minute but the Reds are still set to drop two costly points until Macheda turns to fire a glorious winner past Brad Friedel in the dying moments. Kiko rushes to celebrate with his father in the crowd - and is harshly booked by referee Mike Riley for doing so!
11 April 2009 - Makes his second first-team appearance, again as a substitute (for Berbatov, 75). A minute after coming on, he scores his second winning goal for the Reds to defeat Sunderland 2-1 at the Stadium of Light.
19 April 2009 - Macheda is named in United's senior starting line-up for the very first time, in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Federico plays well but there's no fairytale this time as Everton beat the Reds in a penalty shoot-out.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Kiko Macheda
We've seen him last night, with the superb goal. But we know very little about him, except for those who follow closely in English Reserve League, or United's Youth Squad. So, I'll share all I can have from manutd.com
Born: Rome, 22 August 1991
Age: 17
Position: Striker
And lets read how he got to the bench last night....Obviously the striker problems that Sir Alex had, had opened the door for him to possibly fit in.
When United take on FC Porto in the Champions League quarter-final, Sunday’s match-winner Federico Macheda will return to the bench - though not to anonymity – and Sir Alex Ferguson insists the young Italian striker will remain grounded.
However, his spectacular cameo in the 3-2 win over Aston Villa has shown that he is a genuine option up front, with Sir Alex admitting he’d find it almost impossible to leave Macheda out of the reckoning on Tuesday.
“I think he’ll be involved on the bench,” said the boss. “I’ve got Wayne Rooney back, which is a big bonus for us. But it’s difficult to leave him out, isn’t it?
Macheda adapted to playing under the first-team spotlight with relative ease, rising to the most demanding of occasions. It’s vindication of Sir Alex’s judgement that he was ready for his shot at the big time.
“We ask the question every time we bring a young player into the team: have they got the right temperament? With 76,000 people at Old Trafford, playing for the stakes we were on Sunday, it’s a big ask for a young kid. But we were sure of Kiko in that respect.
“He’s just a young boy, and he doesn’t turn 18 until August. He’s like any young boy would be, they like to read things about themselves! But Kiko has the mental attitude to deal with it. He only needs to look at the examples set by Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville. They’re great examples. Even the younger generation, like John O’Shea and Darren Fletcher, are superb individuals in how they behave in normal life.”
Macheda proved his mental fortitude in his bid to be on the bench against Villa. Before United Reserves’ 3-3 draw against Newcastle on Monday, second-string boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pulled the young forward to one side.
“I told Ole to tell him that if he did well against Newcastle he would be on the bench on Sunday,” said the boss. “It was a challenge for him and, of course, he went and scored a hat-trick. That’s him saying, ‘get me on that bench, quick!’ I like to see that in young players, wanting to get there."
Urrm....no 41, anyone?? Haha.. . I bet he'll get a smaller number next season...
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Man Utd v Aston Villa
Date : 5April09
Old Trafford
Location watched : Opposite Chillie Peppers.
Result
United 3
Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Macheda
Villa 2
Carew, Agbonlahor
United come into this game with first team players unable to play.
Rooney suspended
Berbatov injured
Vidic suspended
Scholes suspended
Rio injured
And most players are tired had they just got back from international duties. Sir Alex had to use all he has in what he call his big-good-squad.
Van der Saar
Neville - captain, reported in manutd.com started as center back. But I don't it's correct because he played at his favorite position, right back.
O'Shea - said in the same article to play right, he actually played at center back.
Evans - center back
Evra - left
Fletcher - def.mid
Carrick - att.mid
Ronaldo - right
Nani - left
Giggs - 2nd striker
Tevez - main striker
OK. At the back, we can see the weakness. It's a rare combination anyway. The young Evans + the utility O'Shea. Loose marking allowed the 2 goals of header from the Villa's striker.
United first goal came from indirect free kick. Villa's defender made a back pass, a foul awarded. Giggs rolled it for Ronaldo to place it nicely to the far post. Ronaldo's 2nd was more a lady-luck-strike. He wanted to make a shot, but missed kick it faar to the left of keeper, near the post, to score the equaliser.
Macheda was in for Nani at 60th.
Who's Macheda?? Haha
Let me describe.
He's 17. Italian. Come from United's youth. PLayed in reserve team this season, scored 10. Scored 8 in youth league. He had just scored a hat-trick 6 days ago, agains Newcastle reserve. Is he good? I say VERY! Haha.
Then Welbeck in at 86th. You heard about this sensational striker aite? OK.
Macheda had problems receiving and controlling the ball early in his game. Understandable that this is his debut game at senior level. Debut + 17 y.o. But he just needed 30 minuted to become a super star.
Giggs feed a ball to him, flicked it, curl a brilliant goal passed Friedel to the left post. Superb. Marvellous. I vote this goal is waaay better than Welbeck's debut. Haha.
Anyway, Macheda looked like Lampard. Haha.
So, if United is said to have striker problem, I think Sir Alex has the solutions already. Welbeck. Macheda. Can we forget Berbatov for now? my answer, why not?
Old Trafford
Location watched : Opposite Chillie Peppers.
Result
United 3
Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Macheda
Villa 2
Carew, Agbonlahor
United come into this game with first team players unable to play.
Rooney suspended
Berbatov injured
Vidic suspended
Scholes suspended
Rio injured
And most players are tired had they just got back from international duties. Sir Alex had to use all he has in what he call his big-good-squad.
Van der Saar
Neville - captain, reported in manutd.com started as center back. But I don't it's correct because he played at his favorite position, right back.
O'Shea - said in the same article to play right, he actually played at center back.
Evans - center back
Evra - left
Fletcher - def.mid
Carrick - att.mid
Ronaldo - right
Nani - left
Giggs - 2nd striker
Tevez - main striker
OK. At the back, we can see the weakness. It's a rare combination anyway. The young Evans + the utility O'Shea. Loose marking allowed the 2 goals of header from the Villa's striker.
United first goal came from indirect free kick. Villa's defender made a back pass, a foul awarded. Giggs rolled it for Ronaldo to place it nicely to the far post. Ronaldo's 2nd was more a lady-luck-strike. He wanted to make a shot, but missed kick it faar to the left of keeper, near the post, to score the equaliser.
Macheda was in for Nani at 60th.
Who's Macheda?? Haha
Let me describe.
He's 17. Italian. Come from United's youth. PLayed in reserve team this season, scored 10. Scored 8 in youth league. He had just scored a hat-trick 6 days ago, agains Newcastle reserve. Is he good? I say VERY! Haha.
Then Welbeck in at 86th. You heard about this sensational striker aite? OK.
Macheda had problems receiving and controlling the ball early in his game. Understandable that this is his debut game at senior level. Debut + 17 y.o. But he just needed 30 minuted to become a super star.
Giggs feed a ball to him, flicked it, curl a brilliant goal passed Friedel to the left post. Superb. Marvellous. I vote this goal is waaay better than Welbeck's debut. Haha.
Anyway, Macheda looked like Lampard. Haha.
So, if United is said to have striker problem, I think Sir Alex has the solutions already. Welbeck. Macheda. Can we forget Berbatov for now? my answer, why not?
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Badge for Champion of the World
In recognition of United's Club World Cup triumph in Japan, FIFA President Sepp Blatter will present the Reds with a special 'Champions' badge before United's clash with Internazionale on Wednesday evening.
The white emblem features an image of the Club World Cup trophy and is inscribed with the words "Manchester United Champions 2008."
It will be worn on the shirts during Champions League, FA Cup and Carling Cup games until the new winner is decided later this year.
Sir Alex Ferguson is immensely proud of his team's achievement in becoming the first side to win the trophy and says his players will be honoured to don the badge.
"It was an enormous honour to become the first British club to win the FIFA Club World Cup and this is a badge we will wear with great pride," he said.
"I hope we are in a position to defend the trophy in Abu Dhabi in December."
copied from manutd.com
The white emblem features an image of the Club World Cup trophy and is inscribed with the words "Manchester United Champions 2008."
It will be worn on the shirts during Champions League, FA Cup and Carling Cup games until the new winner is decided later this year.
Sir Alex Ferguson is immensely proud of his team's achievement in becoming the first side to win the trophy and says his players will be honoured to don the badge.
"It was an enormous honour to become the first British club to win the FIFA Club World Cup and this is a badge we will wear with great pride," he said.
"I hope we are in a position to defend the trophy in Abu Dhabi in December."
copied from manutd.com
Thursday, March 5, 2009
United Jersey for Season 2009/10
O well. While we are still in the middle of season 08/09, Nike seems to ready for the next season.
And it is always a fact that we can trust nobody. Haha.
It is understandable that manufacturers will prepare things early, but when we do things early, we tend to lost the surprise of it.
In simple word here, jersey that will be used for next season, is still far from its official launching by Nike nor Manchester United FC, but since that it is already in production, the design has leaked out and NAH!!!! It is in the market. probably they are fake, but replica manufacturer today always got their products very similar to the original one.
So, check this!!
Home Jersey.
Away jersey
First impression = UGLY.
2nd impression = CLASSIC + RETRO
3rd thought = I doubt I'll buy them
4th = But it will be good for collection tho..
HAHA...
Frankly, if we browse through United's history, we know that similar design was produced long time ago. 80s and before.
Is Nike out of idea already? Or it is just the things people like. Retro. Classic. Memories. Bla bla bla.
Home, the red one, is OK despite the V thing make it a little weird.
Away, the white is totally out!! The V I think is tooooo big. Plus the color combination is wrong. And the idea of 'leher bertali' is OK in general. But ut needs more touches here and there to make it presentable.
Oh, one mroe thing. Sponsor.
We knew AIG will no longer sponsor MU. And we heard that there are few (Asians mostly) companies are bidding for it. And also in Malaysia it was said that MU approached Air Asia to be the sponsor (Wow?). But this picture described that Saudi Telco has confirmed the agreement of the sponsorship. Is it? I dont have the answer. Haha.
Well, if I decided to buy them, I'll post a picture of me wearing it!! Before new season start. yeah!
And it is always a fact that we can trust nobody. Haha.
It is understandable that manufacturers will prepare things early, but when we do things early, we tend to lost the surprise of it.
In simple word here, jersey that will be used for next season, is still far from its official launching by Nike nor Manchester United FC, but since that it is already in production, the design has leaked out and NAH!!!! It is in the market. probably they are fake, but replica manufacturer today always got their products very similar to the original one.
So, check this!!
Home Jersey.
Away jersey
First impression = UGLY.
2nd impression = CLASSIC + RETRO
3rd thought = I doubt I'll buy them
4th = But it will be good for collection tho..
HAHA...
Frankly, if we browse through United's history, we know that similar design was produced long time ago. 80s and before.
Is Nike out of idea already? Or it is just the things people like. Retro. Classic. Memories. Bla bla bla.
Home, the red one, is OK despite the V thing make it a little weird.
Away, the white is totally out!! The V I think is tooooo big. Plus the color combination is wrong. And the idea of 'leher bertali' is OK in general. But ut needs more touches here and there to make it presentable.
Oh, one mroe thing. Sponsor.
We knew AIG will no longer sponsor MU. And we heard that there are few (Asians mostly) companies are bidding for it. And also in Malaysia it was said that MU approached Air Asia to be the sponsor (Wow?). But this picture described that Saudi Telco has confirmed the agreement of the sponsorship. Is it? I dont have the answer. Haha.
Well, if I decided to buy them, I'll post a picture of me wearing it!! Before new season start. yeah!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
United and All the Title5
Within this 14 days, United are showing their hunt for the magnificient year, all existing tournament, they are winning them!!! Haha.
Let see.
1st March League Cup final (v Tottenham) WON!! 1 title in hand.
4th March Premier League (v Newcastle) Won! secured 7 points lead.
7th Match FA Cup (v Fulham)
11th March Champions League (v Inter Milan)
14th March Premier League (v Liverpool)
Is there any other teams in the world - especially this season - is having such run of matches in such numbers of competitions?? NO!! None!! Only the Devils can do it. Because they 'just do it' with Nike.
O well, I can say 1 simple thing about this first 14 days in March. If United win all the games during this time, they are going to take all 4 titles by the end of the season. No doubt!!! Wanna bet?? Contact me then. Haha.
Why I say that?
League Cup already counted in.
Won over Liverpool will secure Premier League. Because Liverpool will be 10 points behind. Chelsea will be chasing with 7 points to cope...No hope.
Beating Inter in Champions League, the only stopper for United from claiming the trophy is Barcelona. But they are having a shocking losses lately (2 matches in a row). So, Barcelona suddenly become a none-threat. haha.
FA Cup, simply United can win CUPs in England. Haha.
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.
Let see.
1st March League Cup final (v Tottenham) WON!! 1 title in hand.
4th March Premier League (v Newcastle) Won! secured 7 points lead.
7th Match FA Cup (v Fulham)
11th March Champions League (v Inter Milan)
14th March Premier League (v Liverpool)
Is there any other teams in the world - especially this season - is having such run of matches in such numbers of competitions?? NO!! None!! Only the Devils can do it. Because they 'just do it' with Nike.
O well, I can say 1 simple thing about this first 14 days in March. If United win all the games during this time, they are going to take all 4 titles by the end of the season. No doubt!!! Wanna bet?? Contact me then. Haha.
Why I say that?
League Cup already counted in.
Won over Liverpool will secure Premier League. Because Liverpool will be 10 points behind. Chelsea will be chasing with 7 points to cope...No hope.
Beating Inter in Champions League, the only stopper for United from claiming the trophy is Barcelona. But they are having a shocking losses lately (2 matches in a row). So, Barcelona suddenly become a none-threat. haha.
FA Cup, simply United can win CUPs in England. Haha.
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspurs (Carling Cup Final)
Stadium : Wembley
Date : 1st March 2009
Score
Manchester United 0 (4)
Giggs
Tevez
Ronaldo
Anderson
Tottenham Hotspurs 0 (1)
i dono the scorer
As the game ended 0-0, even after the tiring 30minutes of extra time, United claimed their 3rd League Cup title, their first silverware in 2009, 3rd title in this season by a comfortable 4-1 penalty shoot-out. The Devils control the match from the beginnning, and no coubt deserve the win.
There were occasions in the game when the Devils really looked like they are going to score, denied by goalpost and etc. The extra time were really torturing to the players as we can see some of the pros even suffered cramp leg. Probably they are trained to play to the max at 90 minutes, and when they play more than that, their physical are not really ready.
PLayers:
Ben Foster
Did good job in full time. And sealed the marvellous performance with the magnificient save for the first penalty. That really helped tho!!
Evra
Not expected to start, but he did well as expected.
Rio Ferdinand
Another unexpected starter, but he got no problem with that. He captained the team and brought them the glory.
Johny Evans
He is a real Devil. Suffering ankle injury, but very eager to play. He got his name on the first 11. He played well, until we can see that he is limping for the injury, but Sir Alex sub Vidic in for O'Shea, and that pushed Evans to the right, which means more running. But Evans had no complain about that, and actually did well even on the right, defensively and attacking wise.
John O'Shea
I bet he got the first yellow for the game, and he did. HAHA. Danny, chill k.
Nani
Played on the left. He did well early in the game. But didn't see him much when the game wore on. I expect him to be subbed out, but he wasn't.
Scholes
He played well and had no problem to play the same tempo for 2 hours. Yes, 2 hours, 120 minutes, he mantained the same pace. Great for his age, even younger players includind Ronaldo showed that they couldn't handle the length of the game.
Gibson
He did well early of the game. But dissappointing towards the end.
Ronaldo
He played well, but he didn't take shot as much as he could have. And unlucky in some occasions as well.
Tevez
He played his game till the end. I wonder where he got that much of energy tho.
Welbeck
Diappointing outing for the young lad. Maybe he is not yet ready for Wembley.
Anderson (sub Welbeck)
When he came in, the position and strategy changed. More defensive with 4-5-1 from the 4-4-2. He had few shot, but unlucky. I wonder when will he score.
Vidic (sub O'Shea)
Also affected the positioning of the team where Evans had to moved aside. But with him and Ferdinand in the middle, United's back looked like the Great Chinese Wall.
Giggs (sub Gibson)
Came in for the extra time. He used his experience very wisely to dictate the game at the right tempo for that kind of exhaustion.
What ever it is, quadraple on our way. GLORY GLORY.
Me wearing my new United jersey. Lucky jersey cause UNited won the game. Haha.
Date : 1st March 2009
Score
Manchester United 0 (4)
Giggs
Tevez
Ronaldo
Anderson
Tottenham Hotspurs 0 (1)
i dono the scorer
As the game ended 0-0, even after the tiring 30minutes of extra time, United claimed their 3rd League Cup title, their first silverware in 2009, 3rd title in this season by a comfortable 4-1 penalty shoot-out. The Devils control the match from the beginnning, and no coubt deserve the win.
There were occasions in the game when the Devils really looked like they are going to score, denied by goalpost and etc. The extra time were really torturing to the players as we can see some of the pros even suffered cramp leg. Probably they are trained to play to the max at 90 minutes, and when they play more than that, their physical are not really ready.
PLayers:
Ben Foster
Did good job in full time. And sealed the marvellous performance with the magnificient save for the first penalty. That really helped tho!!
Evra
Not expected to start, but he did well as expected.
Rio Ferdinand
Another unexpected starter, but he got no problem with that. He captained the team and brought them the glory.
Johny Evans
He is a real Devil. Suffering ankle injury, but very eager to play. He got his name on the first 11. He played well, until we can see that he is limping for the injury, but Sir Alex sub Vidic in for O'Shea, and that pushed Evans to the right, which means more running. But Evans had no complain about that, and actually did well even on the right, defensively and attacking wise.
John O'Shea
I bet he got the first yellow for the game, and he did. HAHA. Danny, chill k.
Nani
Played on the left. He did well early in the game. But didn't see him much when the game wore on. I expect him to be subbed out, but he wasn't.
Scholes
He played well and had no problem to play the same tempo for 2 hours. Yes, 2 hours, 120 minutes, he mantained the same pace. Great for his age, even younger players includind Ronaldo showed that they couldn't handle the length of the game.
Gibson
He did well early of the game. But dissappointing towards the end.
Ronaldo
He played well, but he didn't take shot as much as he could have. And unlucky in some occasions as well.
Tevez
He played his game till the end. I wonder where he got that much of energy tho.
Welbeck
Diappointing outing for the young lad. Maybe he is not yet ready for Wembley.
Anderson (sub Welbeck)
When he came in, the position and strategy changed. More defensive with 4-5-1 from the 4-4-2. He had few shot, but unlucky. I wonder when will he score.
Vidic (sub O'Shea)
Also affected the positioning of the team where Evans had to moved aside. But with him and Ferdinand in the middle, United's back looked like the Great Chinese Wall.
Giggs (sub Gibson)
Came in for the extra time. He used his experience very wisely to dictate the game at the right tempo for that kind of exhaustion.
What ever it is, quadraple on our way. GLORY GLORY.
Me wearing my new United jersey. Lucky jersey cause UNited won the game. Haha.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Man Utd v Inter Milan (Champions League, 1st leg)
Venue : San Siro
Date : 24th March 2009
Score
Man Utd 0
Inter Milan 0
It was a really tight and entertaining match. United was very dominant in the first half, but things went very balanced after the second half.
Alex Ferguson came out with an awkward line-up, which was meant for defensive style of play.
Rating:
Van der Saar
Most of Inter's shot went wild high up. There wasn't any real saves he needed to make.
John O Shea
Despite rated to be doubtful to play because of injury, he started at the right back. He did well to stop the wing from making any real cross.
Rio Ferdinand
Solid at the center, made no mistake.
Johny Evans
Another injury worry that was reported not involved in any training in Milan, he started in this high reputation match. He did OK. Some mistakes but didn't cost United any problem.
Patrice Evra
Played at the left back, he provided attacking spice especially in the first half.
Darren Fletcher
Defensive midfielder. The strategy worked as Inter did not get any chance to make clear shot. However, Fletcher's game ruined a bit in the 2nd half and I was expecting him to be sub.
Christiano Ronaldo
Played attacking right wing. He had so many free kicks that didn't really happen. After all he played beautifully.
Ryan Giggs
The captain played very well in the center and he had few chances on goal himself. But I guess he is too old for the shooting scene.
Micheal Carrick
He played well alongside Giggsy, but United's center has already too crowded for him to make his majestic passes.
Park Ji-Sung
He was very busy(he covered 9.99km after about 75 minutes of play). He did well, but seems less effective.
Dimitar Berbatov
He played as the lone striker. He didn't get enough ball feeded to him.
Wayne Rooney (sub Park)
He got in a little too late for the goal.
Rafael da Silve(not in)
Everyone was expecting him to start because of the injury concern in the United's camp. However, he only managed to have a warm up at the line in the great stadium.
Other incident was Figo(not playing) awarded yellow card by the referee in the first half.
Julio Cesar had to make few saves from United's attack.
Ibrahimovic and Adriano didn't get the space they needed to trouble United.
Date : 24th March 2009
Score
Man Utd 0
Inter Milan 0
It was a really tight and entertaining match. United was very dominant in the first half, but things went very balanced after the second half.
Alex Ferguson came out with an awkward line-up, which was meant for defensive style of play.
Rating:
Van der Saar
Most of Inter's shot went wild high up. There wasn't any real saves he needed to make.
John O Shea
Despite rated to be doubtful to play because of injury, he started at the right back. He did well to stop the wing from making any real cross.
Rio Ferdinand
Solid at the center, made no mistake.
Johny Evans
Another injury worry that was reported not involved in any training in Milan, he started in this high reputation match. He did OK. Some mistakes but didn't cost United any problem.
Patrice Evra
Played at the left back, he provided attacking spice especially in the first half.
Darren Fletcher
Defensive midfielder. The strategy worked as Inter did not get any chance to make clear shot. However, Fletcher's game ruined a bit in the 2nd half and I was expecting him to be sub.
Christiano Ronaldo
Played attacking right wing. He had so many free kicks that didn't really happen. After all he played beautifully.
Ryan Giggs
The captain played very well in the center and he had few chances on goal himself. But I guess he is too old for the shooting scene.
Micheal Carrick
He played well alongside Giggsy, but United's center has already too crowded for him to make his majestic passes.
Park Ji-Sung
He was very busy(he covered 9.99km after about 75 minutes of play). He did well, but seems less effective.
Dimitar Berbatov
He played as the lone striker. He didn't get enough ball feeded to him.
Wayne Rooney (sub Park)
He got in a little too late for the goal.
Rafael da Silve(not in)
Everyone was expecting him to start because of the injury concern in the United's camp. However, he only managed to have a warm up at the line in the great stadium.
Other incident was Figo(not playing) awarded yellow card by the referee in the first half.
Julio Cesar had to make few saves from United's attack.
Ibrahimovic and Adriano didn't get the space they needed to trouble United.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Man Utd vs Fulham (EPL)
Stadium : Old Trafford
Date : 18 feb 2009
Score
Manchester United 3
Scholes
Berbatov
Rooney
Fulham 0
14th clean sheet for Van Der Saar.
Fresh faces from the FA match.
Now United are level with others in term of games played.
5 points clear at the top, to 2nd spot Liverpool.
Again, the Devils taught their opponent how to play football.
Ratings
Van der Saar
Was not threaten much in his goal. plus defenders did really well to clear all the attacks. Celebrate his 14th clean sheet well. He had one shot wide his post near the end of game, he even raised his eyebrows to the crowds with a cheeky smile.
John O Shea
He played as right back this time. Where is Neville and Rafael is a good question. It's probably another rotating system by Ferguson.
Ferdinand
Got his partnership with Vidic back. Made a lot of clearance and cutting the attacks. Well done!
Vidic
Good as ever. Back into action after a rest on the weekend.
Evra
Had he missed any matches before? He did excellent, both defend and attack.
Ronaldo
Started on the right. Few dangerous cross. Few free-kick-cross that went to Devils header. But, Beckham is still best at doing cross, no doubt. 2nd half he played left wing, swapped with Park. He got more shooting apportunities, but none really went dangerous.
Scholes
Great play!!! He's in for Giggs role this time I guess. And he's United's long shot master. first timer shot went wild to the goalkeeper - he couldn't handle it. 2nd shot was even more beautiful, but unlucky in went to an easier side for the goalkeeper.
Carrick
Brilliant play. The usual him.
Park Ji Sung
I couldn't distinguish him and Tevez from far. Hardworking like always.
Tevez
Busy like usual. But he'd lost his scoring sharpness.
Berbatov
Smart play. Looked active. Deserved the goal(maybe more).
Rooney(sub Tevez)
He got 30minutes to play. But he doesn't need that much. 2 minutes on the pitch, and actually his first touch of the ball met the net immediately. Great!!
Evans(sub O Shea)
Not usual spot for him. But he showed no awkwardness.
Gibson(sub Carrick)
He's blended very well with the team. I would like to see more appearance from him after this.
Date : 18 feb 2009
Score
Manchester United 3
Scholes
Berbatov
Rooney
Fulham 0
14th clean sheet for Van Der Saar.
Fresh faces from the FA match.
Now United are level with others in term of games played.
5 points clear at the top, to 2nd spot Liverpool.
Again, the Devils taught their opponent how to play football.
Ratings
Van der Saar
Was not threaten much in his goal. plus defenders did really well to clear all the attacks. Celebrate his 14th clean sheet well. He had one shot wide his post near the end of game, he even raised his eyebrows to the crowds with a cheeky smile.
John O Shea
He played as right back this time. Where is Neville and Rafael is a good question. It's probably another rotating system by Ferguson.
Ferdinand
Got his partnership with Vidic back. Made a lot of clearance and cutting the attacks. Well done!
Vidic
Good as ever. Back into action after a rest on the weekend.
Evra
Had he missed any matches before? He did excellent, both defend and attack.
Ronaldo
Started on the right. Few dangerous cross. Few free-kick-cross that went to Devils header. But, Beckham is still best at doing cross, no doubt. 2nd half he played left wing, swapped with Park. He got more shooting apportunities, but none really went dangerous.
Scholes
Great play!!! He's in for Giggs role this time I guess. And he's United's long shot master. first timer shot went wild to the goalkeeper - he couldn't handle it. 2nd shot was even more beautiful, but unlucky in went to an easier side for the goalkeeper.
Carrick
Brilliant play. The usual him.
Park Ji Sung
I couldn't distinguish him and Tevez from far. Hardworking like always.
Tevez
Busy like usual. But he'd lost his scoring sharpness.
Berbatov
Smart play. Looked active. Deserved the goal(maybe more).
Rooney(sub Tevez)
He got 30minutes to play. But he doesn't need that much. 2 minutes on the pitch, and actually his first touch of the ball met the net immediately. Great!!
Evans(sub O Shea)
Not usual spot for him. But he showed no awkwardness.
Gibson(sub Carrick)
He's blended very well with the team. I would like to see more appearance from him after this.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Derby vs Man Utd (FA Cup)
Stadium : Derby home
Date : 15Feb 2009
Score
Manchester United 4
Nani
Gibson
Ronaldo
Welbeck
Derby 1
Adnilson
This was an easy game for the Devils. And they looked easy. Ferguson took it easily. Everyone was happy.
The line-up was far from first 11 squad. Foster, Evans, Gibson started. Formation at the beginning was 4-6-0. Haha. No real striker started.
There were few dubious off-side awarded, but it did not affect United's game after all.
Rating
Ben Foster
He did fine. Few saves. The 1 goal was real goal, not his mistake. Did not look confident, but OK.
Rafael
He's back and looked very lively. This boy is magnificient.
Ferdinand
He's back too, but combination with Evans looked awkward. Sometimes they are at the same spot.
Evans
He's good as usual. Need to work with Ferdinand's style more.
Evra
Another come back from injury. He's not fit yet. But he's fine, played well.
Park Ji-Sung
Unlucky did not score. Played on the right wing, he's just average.
Fletcher
He did good.
Gibson
Got his favorite position and looked comfortable. As a young player, he did very good job this time. And he deserved the goal. And he would have scored more too.
Nani
He played well on the left. The goal was a real poacher. GOOD!!
Giggs
Not really suitable as striker. Spotted more in the middle. Other than that he played well.
Ronaldo
FIFA Best Player? He lost all the balls he had in the first 15 minutes. After that he was fine. He took this game too lightly I guess, that's the reason. His goal was pro!!!
Welbeck(sub Park)
The Finisher. That his title. He came in and changed the positioning. Gigss or ROnaldo moved to the side. Welbeck as main striker. Good game. Brilliant goal!!
O Shea (sub Evra)
Good decision by Fergie, Evra need to rest. But O Shea destroyed the game. Conceding the goal. But after that he recovered well.
Possebon(sub Ronaldo)
He did OK. Average. Not ready for big match yet.
After all, it was an easy game for United. And the impossible dream is still possible. Quadraple they are going.
Date : 15Feb 2009
Score
Manchester United 4
Nani
Gibson
Ronaldo
Welbeck
Derby 1
Adnilson
This was an easy game for the Devils. And they looked easy. Ferguson took it easily. Everyone was happy.
The line-up was far from first 11 squad. Foster, Evans, Gibson started. Formation at the beginning was 4-6-0. Haha. No real striker started.
There were few dubious off-side awarded, but it did not affect United's game after all.
Rating
Ben Foster
He did fine. Few saves. The 1 goal was real goal, not his mistake. Did not look confident, but OK.
Rafael
He's back and looked very lively. This boy is magnificient.
Ferdinand
He's back too, but combination with Evans looked awkward. Sometimes they are at the same spot.
Evans
He's good as usual. Need to work with Ferdinand's style more.
Evra
Another come back from injury. He's not fit yet. But he's fine, played well.
Park Ji-Sung
Unlucky did not score. Played on the right wing, he's just average.
Fletcher
He did good.
Gibson
Got his favorite position and looked comfortable. As a young player, he did very good job this time. And he deserved the goal. And he would have scored more too.
Nani
He played well on the left. The goal was a real poacher. GOOD!!
Giggs
Not really suitable as striker. Spotted more in the middle. Other than that he played well.
Ronaldo
FIFA Best Player? He lost all the balls he had in the first 15 minutes. After that he was fine. He took this game too lightly I guess, that's the reason. His goal was pro!!!
Welbeck(sub Park)
The Finisher. That his title. He came in and changed the positioning. Gigss or ROnaldo moved to the side. Welbeck as main striker. Good game. Brilliant goal!!
O Shea (sub Evra)
Good decision by Fergie, Evra need to rest. But O Shea destroyed the game. Conceding the goal. But after that he recovered well.
Possebon(sub Ronaldo)
He did OK. Average. Not ready for big match yet.
After all, it was an easy game for United. And the impossible dream is still possible. Quadraple they are going.
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