Manchester United

Ronaldo Drops a Bomb?

Nick — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:52:56 +0000

After reading this — I simply had to ask the question. Nauseating as it might be to some.

Me? I’m truly sick and tired of the seemingly constant speculation.

No player is bigger than the club. I don’t care who he is. In a decade, Ronaldo’s career will be close to being over, while Manchester United will go on and on.

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Gettin’ to Moscow Ain’t Easy

Nick — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:51:25 +0000

We’ve all heard about how frightfully expensive Moscow is once you arrive, let alone the money you need to actually get there.

So can one journalist make it for a mere thirty pounds a day? [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

A Few Quick Bits of New for Today

Nick — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:23:11 +0000

*Fear of failure was a motivating factor for Sir Alex…

*Rangers fans influence Moscow decision…

*Sir Alex hits back at Chelsea…

*Solskjaer predicts the dawn of a new era…

*Ronaldo thinks he needs to be a European champion…

*The past season’s winners and losers…

*Moscow set for some style…

A Rather Nice Tribute to Ryan Joseph Giggs

Nick — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:02:43 +0000

Lauding Ronaldo

Nick — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:06:04 +0000

“Admit it: he’s been brilliant”. So begins a nice bit in The Independent, laying out the sheer importance of Ronaldo to United.

And, as you can see in the video below — it really is Ronaldo’s world these days.

Rio and United Make a Commitment

Nick — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:14:59 +0000

Without doubt this has been Rio’s finest season at United and if it weren’t for the exploits of a certain number seven, he would surely have the title of our player of the year. He was simply rock-solid at the heart of our stellar defense.

This is a very smart decision by the club, and demonstrates just how far Rio has come.

The Past Season’s Statistics Have Been Compiled and Released

Nick — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:21:09 +0000

You can read them here, here and here. Apparently we were second to Spurs in woodwork hit, with 14.

Chelsea or Manchester United? Both Sides of the Upcoming Battle.

Nick — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:43:24 +0000

Thanks to reader Preston (presumably a reader!) for sending me a link to two pieces from the New York Observer, in which a Chelsea and United fan attempt put forth their arguments for each club, ahead of the big meeting in Moscow.

One more successfully than the other, I must say.

Whereas the United perspective is pretty much spot on I think (especially the part about supporting the team your Dad did) — the Chelsea opinion is sadly as myopic as any of Arsene Wenger’s finer moments.

*Avram Grant accepts referee’s decisions with grace? Err, I don’t think so.

*Chelsea are the discerning fans choice? Our +19 goal difference might suggest otherwise.

*Their fans support them through thick and thin? Hmm…

The fact is, Chelsea will never match our history, support or stature.

Our 48 major honours, compared to their 17, speaks volumes.

But of course I’m biased.

Transfer Tattle: Valencia to Trade Wigan for Manchester?

Nick — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:42:00 +0000

This one seems to be gathering a little speed, although we are obviously entering the silly season of transfer speculation — so it could all be complete nonsense!

A Few Quick Bits of News for Today

Nick — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:30:36 +0000

*The players are preparing an early morning party in Moscow…

*Evra waits for his new contract…

*Joe Cole disses Ronaldo…

*Sir Bobby Charlton had some things to say to the squad…

*United’s scouting system is lauded…

*Sir Alex could be going for gold in 2012…

*Michael Carrick hails a thoroughly well deserved title for United…