Tuesday 25 August 2009
Rossobiachi - Lets get it going!
The Original River Plate Version
Ay che bostero
Vos sos ortiva
Vos sos amigo
De la policia!
En Mar del Plata
No te plantaste
Con los Borrachos
Como cobraste
Sos cagón, sos cagón! Sos cagón, sos cagón!
Sos cagón, sos cagón! Sos cagón, sos cagón!
The United Version
From the green and gold to Rossobianchi
The boys from Old Trafford mean everything to me
The pride of all Europe, the team above all teams
We are United and so we all sing
United! United!
United! United!
United! United!
United! United!
Ay che bostero
Vos sos ortiva
Vos sos amigo
De la policia!
En Mar del Plata
No te plantaste
Con los Borrachos
Como cobraste
Sos cagón, sos cagón! Sos cagón, sos cagón!
Sos cagón, sos cagón! Sos cagón, sos cagón!
The United Version
From the green and gold to Rossobianchi
The boys from Old Trafford mean everything to me
The pride of all Europe, the team above all teams
We are United and so we all sing
United! United!
United! United!
United! United!
United! United!
Monday 24 August 2009
Liverpool 1-3 Aston Villa
Rafa before the game: "Villa last season was very good, scoring five goals and keeping a clean sheet, with a high tempo and lots of pressing. But I would like to play a little bit better. We were in a very good moment when we beat them and, while I am not saying this to be arrogant, but I think we can improve on that game."
Fergie's Wartime Consiglieri
Usain Bolt before the 5-0 win at Wigan: "I made a call to Sir Alex. I told him losing is not an option, so he talked to the guys and told them to get it done".
Friday 21 August 2009
Usain Bolt is a Red
Usain Bolt demolishes the 100m and 200m world records at the World Championships this week. I put it down to the training he got at Carrington with Fergie and the boys. 
Bolt is a big United fan and was interviewed recently saying: " I'm not worried. We have a great side still at Manchester United and I think we'll do well this season.
'We had a solid team last season and we just lost two players. As long as our midfield is strong, I'm not worried.'
Bolt added: 'Alex Ferguson is a very good manager so I am looking forward to this season. Go, Manchester!'
Wednesday 19 August 2009
Tuesday 18 August 2009
Monday 17 August 2009
Squeeky Brum Time
So with a weakened attack, an injury decimated defence and no star signings, United seem to have inexplicably improved, managing something they have struggled with in recent years, winning on the opening day of the season.
Above all else, having endured two seasons where we failed to beat relatively weak opposition at home in Reading and Newcastle, winning today felt even sweeter than usual.
The performance itself was far from footballing bliss though, a mainly frustrating affair that failed to excite for the most part. The main theme was once again our profligacy in front of goal.
I would love to see the statistic on how many chances we create compared to the number of goals we score. In this game, we had 17 shots on target, 9 off target, 7 saved shots and 10 shots blocked. 1 Goal.
Rooney scored it and was his all action best. Berbatov oozed class and actually broke sweat. If he adds consistency and goals to his link up play, he will be a legend. Evra was once again the left back blueprint of defending and attacking interplay.
My Man of the Match and special shout out goes to Fletcher, someone who is already on the way to being a terrace hero. He was outstanding today, doing all the things we know he is good at from running marathon distances on the pitch to doing a job in both penalty boxes.
Today also, I saw him step us as a real on-field leader, constantly shouting orders and organising the midfield. He paid special attention to Fabio and Valencia throughout the game, encouraging them throughout, and with that both their performances improved as they game went on.
So all in all a great 3 points and flashes of an exciting team for the season ahead.
Be warned though the papers with their uninspired pundits will lazily keep repeating the line: 'How will United cope without Ronaldo and Tevez".
The ABUs (Anyone But United) will repeat this after each game for at least another 14 seasons.
All we need to do is remind them that we had one of our worst scoring seasons last year with Ronaldo and Tevez in attack.
For now I am off to bask in the happiness we all feel on at the start of the new season, with the added knowledge that we are 3 points better off at this stage than both our previous successful seasons.
WTFAMU
Above all else, having endured two seasons where we failed to beat relatively weak opposition at home in Reading and Newcastle, winning today felt even sweeter than usual.
The performance itself was far from footballing bliss though, a mainly frustrating affair that failed to excite for the most part. The main theme was once again our profligacy in front of goal.
I would love to see the statistic on how many chances we create compared to the number of goals we score. In this game, we had 17 shots on target, 9 off target, 7 saved shots and 10 shots blocked. 1 Goal.
Rooney scored it and was his all action best. Berbatov oozed class and actually broke sweat. If he adds consistency and goals to his link up play, he will be a legend. Evra was once again the left back blueprint of defending and attacking interplay.
My Man of the Match and special shout out goes to Fletcher, someone who is already on the way to being a terrace hero. He was outstanding today, doing all the things we know he is good at from running marathon distances on the pitch to doing a job in both penalty boxes.
Today also, I saw him step us as a real on-field leader, constantly shouting orders and organising the midfield. He paid special attention to Fabio and Valencia throughout the game, encouraging them throughout, and with that both their performances improved as they game went on.
So all in all a great 3 points and flashes of an exciting team for the season ahead.
Be warned though the papers with their uninspired pundits will lazily keep repeating the line: 'How will United cope without Ronaldo and Tevez".
The ABUs (Anyone But United) will repeat this after each game for at least another 14 seasons.
All we need to do is remind them that we had one of our worst scoring seasons last year with Ronaldo and Tevez in attack.
For now I am off to bask in the happiness we all feel on at the start of the new season, with the added knowledge that we are 3 points better off at this stage than both our previous successful seasons.
WTFAMU
Quickies: United v Birmingham City
Man of the Match: Evra
A goal line clearance, constant forages into attack, dominant defending.
Star Performers: Rooney, Fletcher and Berbatov
Rooney scored and did what he does best, lead the attack.
Fletcher was a strong leader, constantly encouraging Fabio and
Underperformers: Fabio
Fabio looked shaky, lunging ino tackles and getting cought out. Improved as the game wore on.
Moment of the Match: Evra’s goal line clearance.
Old Trafford: A bit subdued as the action on the pitch didn't get the vocal cords going.
Away Fans: Large numbers, loud, and a couple of good chants “We’re gonna win the league”.
Stretford End: “
Fakht of the Day: 17 shots on target
Thoughts of the Day:
Where was Carrick? Rumours about a bust up with Fergie should turn out to be rubbish.
If only Fletcher could shoot.
Finally a win on opening day.
Friday 14 August 2009
Thursday 6 August 2009
Monday 3 August 2009
Penalty Shocker
Alex Del Piero takes the baton from Berbatov as the latest high profile striker to miss spectacularly from the penalty spot
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