The Manchester United thread 2006/2007 - featuring BBB leaving early

[Nick OGS20]

Apparently our two cheese-eating surrender monkeys are due to start their must-win game this evening. Hopefully Mickey will do well in the shop window.

[RedBlood]

New kit better view

[olipepper]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BBB:

It'll be fine, look what was posted on YOU GUESSED IT!

Don't forget, the Glazers promised a kitty of £25 million net per season for transfers when they arrived. In the first season they spent £20.5M on Park, Van der Sar, Vidic and Evra, but received £6M for P Neville & Kleberson, so there's still £10.5 million left over from last season's budget (supposedly). Add the £12M we got for Obi Wan Kenobi Mikel. And the £25 million budget for this season. And the anticipated £25 million we'll get for Ronaldo.

Basically the Glazers should be spending £73 million this summer on bringing players in just to match the spending levels they promised when they arrived, not to actually give us anything beyond that. Don't hold your ****ing breath, though. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> *drools in anticipation*

[T!mbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nick OGS20?:

Tenner says shanyi's parents have gone out for the evening and the babysitter's let him stay up late :*) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

and he's found the box of Wine Gums.

[Nick OGS20]

Apparently Scholesy's tackling has got worse

[Mika]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gregg Carter:

ffs, he's one of the few people i talk to on msn every day. Its not like i'm being totally serious. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Only because Mart blocked you

[alilaw]

So very obvious now. I suppose I probably use it too frequently on a daily basis for it to register as a word that should be filtered :/

[Nick OGS20]

Seeing O'Neill had agreed to join Villa was quite possibly the highlight of the trip to Amsterdam, maybe even the best news of the summer

[Philip Rolfe]

none of Stockport is fantastic mate

[Mika]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Coleman gets giddy over suspensions

Saturday, August 19, 2006

"We were in Germany when they got sent off and when we heard the news our minds were racing because at the time Rio Ferdinand wasn't fit."

"I thought it was too good to be true and I was right. It's a strange situation. The season starts at the weekend and it's strange they will play the first game but miss the next three." </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[BBB]

ahahahahahaha, I wasn't even looking at her arse, that is a BRILLIANT picture

[Terry Cheung]

I've a feeling Ronaldo will be inconsistent throughtout his career.

However, he's started the season in fine form, so let's get behind him when he does eventually hit a poor patch.

let's all hug now

[mark g]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ACou2000:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mark g:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ACou2000:

Giggs proving mark g INCREDIBLY wrong

I'd probably kill myself if we sold Giggs and Fergie came out to explain it.. "well it was either him or Richardson" </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Blame Mika, it was him who said we had to sell 5 players

And he was pretty good in the first two games, which were against FULHAM and CHARLTON. I didn't see today, but even if he was fffffb, it was against WATFORD. Let's wait and see if a) he can do it for more than say a month or two, which apart from the end of last season and a couple of months before he signed his new contract a couple of years ago he hasn't managed for years, and b) if he can do it against some even half decent premiership teams. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Dismissing his performances so far just because they haven't been against Chelsea is incredibly harsh. He's been quality. And shown more in these 3 games than Richardson probably has in his whole career? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

ffs, i'm not 'dismissing' them, i just a) don't think the first two were fanstastic, i thought they were pretty good, and b) how can you not judge things in context?

If he's back to somewhere near his best, i'll be made up. I just don't believe 3 games against mediocre opposition are enough to judge that yet, especially given his form over recent years.

[BBB]

MANCHESTER UNITED have made a beat-the-deadline £10million bid to buy David Trezeguet from Juventus.

The French international striker wants a move following the Turin side’s enforced relegation to the Italian Serie B after the match-fixing scandal.

Yesterday Trezeguet’s father — who also acts as his agent — met with Red Devils officials about a possible move before the transfer window closes on Thursday.

Juve president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has privately admitted that United have made a bid for the 28-year-old player.

That is believed to be in the region of £10million, although Juve are said to be demanding £17m.

Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson has insisted he does not need a striker to replace Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy.

But he has long been an admirer of Trezeguet.

The Frenchman had a disappointing World Cup and missed the vital spot-kick in the penalty shoot-out with Italy in the final.

But his past scoring record is impressive.

Last season, he hit 23 goals in 32 Serie A games and six in nine Champions League matches.

He was left out of Juve’s team on Sunday night as they crashed out of the Coppa Italia to Napoli on penalties.

The sticking point could be Juve’s latest appeal against their relegation, which is due to be heard today.

If they are reinstated to Serie A, they will want to hold on to Trezeguet.

[Wakey06]

We'll know more about where they're heading by end of today, fingers crossed they land at manchester airport and not heathrow or gatwick

[James07?]

Once Fergie is dead it'll be fine.

trust me.

[SLO_Fila]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Taz & The Devil:

I think it would be stupid to let Pique go. Hes what, 8 years or so younger than Rio? Hes a ready made replacement who should come back to be #4 centre back. To sell someone of his talent would be daft. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well we let Bardsley go while Neville was injured and ended up, and still are, with no cover for the right back position.

I wouldn't be surprised for Piquet to remain in spain after the season loan which is shambles really since he did very well as a right back as well

[gonch19]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RedBlood:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gonch19:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BBB:

Oh for christs sake Boyle has decided to stop his Boyle Bus because of some racist ***** on Saturday.

How the **** am I meant to get to aways now </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

racist **** united fans? explain more </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Singing that Henry song

I've heard it sung before </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

what henry song?

[Razor Eddie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BBB:

oh dear, you have so much to learn fella.

I'll leave it to Razor Eddie to deal with you </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Mika]

I guess it's easier to give chances to a young winger than a young MC.

[BBB]

There is no excuse, next the dumb twat will give a Liverpool home ticket to a scouse fan.

oh.

[Mika]

Fergie must rate Heinze at set-pieces, I remember he put him with Vieira against Arsenal, and I also remember Vieira owning him to score the first goal in the 4-2 game.

[BBB]

Nah super McClaren isn't there, it'll be reet.

[Barry Cartman]

You're all scum

[ACou2000]

coincidentally I'm watching Spaced right now..

so good.

[Nick OGS20]

i've said i want to be home in time to get to the pub for our game. i'd be surprised if she believes that considering she knows full well none of the pubs in my town have dodgy sky

[alilaw]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Terry Cheung:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by alilaw:

Cristiano Ronaldo basically unplayable at times. Honest to god, and with no hyperbole, he could be the best player in the world very, very soon.

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think he's some way off. Running with the ball he is the best, but the best player in the world has to choose the best option of when to pass or shoot in order to maximise his team's chances and he has a lot to learn. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think he's improved dramatically decision making wise. He's almost ALWAYS our most credible attacking threat - and in a team with Rooney Saha and Giggs that's saying a lot. Obviously it's got to be over a sustained enough period, but seriously if he kept up the form he's in at the moment til the end of the year, you'd place him in the top 2 or 3.

Scholes suspended after an inevitable yellow

[Dutch Dave]

Just saw an interview with Huntelaar.

When the interviewer asked what his foreign dream clubs were he mentioned Man Utd first... then Barcelona, Milan and Real Madrid.

I hope he stays after this season, but we'll see what happens... I give Man Utd the most chance though of all clubs that are following him.

[alilaw]

Ha ha, Ronaldo ridiculously good.

[Mika]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ryno:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by James M:

is it wrong that i still want ruud's babies? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

He's gone and not coming back. Get over it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Mika]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by player_65:

Chelsea still have to go to Arsenal and if they get a point and we get one at Anfield they cancel one another out. (1 point each from those two away games)

No other real hard trips. Tottenham will roll over like they always do against us there, we're due at City. Maybe Portsmouth a bit tough but the Chelsea game will decide it. I'm actually quite positive. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Then we trot out at the Bridge 4-5-1.

[James07?]

gotta feel for Danny Rose, everyone else is playing amongst the cream of european football (and Barnsley) in the most competitive competitions possible but he's in the conference

[Razor Eddie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mika:

Ah.

Liverpool result is good for us, in a couple of ways. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

+1

[Tanman007]

Sopcast is probably your best bet.

[mark g]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BBB:

Like I care what Big Phil thinks, tell you something, this Ronaldo stuff is FANTASTIC, christ, the way people were talking he'd taken a MONSTER dive which he didn't, either way, today is a fantastic day.

Vidic (L)

Evra

all our defence ifb </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

There was zero contact, how little does there have to be for it to be a monster dive?

[Mika]

I'll accept it when it's mathematically certain

[Mika]

We're at home at least, I just pray that we don't do a Benfica and stroll out all defensively. If we do, conceding early will be a good thing to get us out of it again.

[Saha]

richie it assumes the scouse are given special dispensation by the fa for their CRUSHING LAST MINUTE DEFEAT AT THE HANDS OF UNITED LEGEND JOHN O'SHEA and are automatically given however many points they need to be level with us. chelsea was a typo.

[alilaw]

We'll be fine tomorrow. I'm completely unbothered by it.

Potential quarter defeat to the scousers that's worrying me the most

[ACou2000]

indeed he looks a good finisher. the question is how good is his passing/creative game. if he can also control a game half as well as Scholes then it may be worth it

[Dutch Dave]

I heard that Man Utd is interested in Dutch Celtic-midfielder Evander Sno (19 years old).

[Mika]

I'd leave Leeds myself, in League One or not, my feelings to them haven't really mellowed since they've gone down.

[Weststandred]

22k allocation for the final apparently.

[BBB]

dunno and dunno

[McMaster#28]

Nick:

As well as Mullan we now also have Aaron Burns on trial (Man Utd.com and Leeds website both confirm).

He's a striker yeah? Any info much appreciated etc

cheers

[ericcantona7]

yeah there was never anyone in the box anyway, Ronaldo never had an outlet, and he rarely got the ball, which you could partly put down to his positional play but I wouldn't really. The only thing I'd criticise is that sometimes he didn't track back when he should've, but he was obviously too tired and has been for a few weeks. We desperately need another winger, not just to rest Giggs, but ronaldo too, god park better be fit for next season.

[Mikey G]

so nick have you literally been out of work for like ages?

[Nick OGS20]

United Thread Worst User. don't take it to heart lads

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Weststandred

Pickles

Rcjuk

pjburrage

LibLibertine

Gregg Carter

BBB

gonch19

Rage1999

JulesMUFC

Keyser

foobR

Mika

Ryno

billymanutdfan

RedBlood

mark g </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[mark g]

can't say i'd noticed Jonny being particularly bad, although i'd have to qualify that by saying

a)i've not been there for the "in person" stuff, and

b) i probably go too far without realising it myself sometimes.

[James07?]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nick OGS20:

erm, City at home on February 9th could be interesting... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You've got to be kidding...

(I lasted until 10.12 )