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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:41pm On Jun 06, 2013*

Season after season he repeats his trade mark goal. He did it against Norwich this season again. What he started from childhood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkKA_Y_RRcs

Look at the speed and intelligence of Rooney in helping Kagawa to a hatrick. If United had two Rooney we will rule Europe. This is pure class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnAFvVZDe6A

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:26pm On Jun 06, 2013

Football is about skills, strength and intelligence. Only a few strikers are capable of the speed, strength and composure Rooney exhibited in his goal against Fulhan this year in one nil league win. The match looked headed for a draw.

http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2013/02/02/fulham-vs-manchester-united-2013-highlights-0-1-wayne-rooney-goal-video/

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:13pm On Jun 06, 2013

10 year old Rooney scored at Anfield. His trade Mark goal. Incredible!!!

http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/virals/2012-01-12/video-10-year-old-wayne-rooney-scores-anfield

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:05pm On Jun 06, 2013

Last year, Man United scored three goals against Bilbao in both legs of Europa cup, all three were scored by Wayne Rooney.

Here is a trade mark goal of Wayne in Spain.

http://www.metatube.com/en/videos/128414/Goal-Of-Wayne-Rooney-Golazo-De-Wayne-Rooney-Athletic-Bilbao-vs-ManU-2-1-15-03-12/

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 9:59pm On Jun 06, 2013

He has always scored great goals. Take a look at this stunner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKrXRAE4yo

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:56pm On Jun 06, 2013*

What was Nani thinking here? Remember the friendly match between Spain and Portugal. Nani cancelled Ronaldo's beautiful goal. Sign of immaturity.

http://www.fcbcule.com/2013/06/stupid-nani-cancels-cristiano-ronaldo.html

or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xp_94Dodbs

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:43pm On Jun 06, 2013

[quote author=RuuDie][/quote] grin

The fans here are funny o. This means Giggs has a better future than virtually all the players. Rooney at 32 will still be benching much younger players. And if Giggs is to continue, he might bench everyone else except Rooney.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:23pm On Jun 06, 2013

SailorXY: This is when to sell Rooney ooo, ho ha dude has lost interest. Make he no block young guys like Kagawa & Hernandez future abeg

No one is blocking anyone else. All have to prove themselves and fight for positions. Their performances on the pitch both in training and matches will be there for the coaching crew to see.

Some strikers are complete and some are limited. Some strikers are only good for certain matches or situations while others are always relevant in all situations.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:19pm On Jun 06, 2013

Soccer-Man City capture Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho

Reuters – 1 hour 31 minutes ago
By Sonia Oxley
MANCHESTER, England, June 6 (Reuters) - Manchester City have signed Brazil midfielder Fernandinho from Shakhtar Donetsk, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
The pacy 28-year-old had been on City's radar for much of the season and is known in England for scoring in the Ukrainian club's 2-1 victory at home to Chelsea in the Champions League group stages last season.
City, who have yet to appoint a successor to sacked manager Roberto Mancini, did not give any financial details of the deal but British media have widely reported the transfer fee to be abount 30 million pounds ($46.17 million).

Source: Yahoo! Sports.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 6:44pm On Jun 06, 2013

Man City keeps signing.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 3:08pm On Jun 06, 2013

Between Evra and Baines who do you guys prefer?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 3:07pm On Jun 06, 2013

coogar: we can afford it.....
however, i would prefer us fortifying that midfield. any 2 decent central midfielders would do. diame, wanyama, vidal, cabaye, etc would do a job for us.

From the little I have read about Strootman, I desperately want that young man in United. I will like Thiago too. I understand Thiago can be a thorn in the flesh of defenders from the left wing. So if he clicks, we can free young and retire Giggs immediately. When Thiago is injured, Nani can switch position to the left.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 2:48pm On Jun 06, 2013

I beg Moyes should resume and let's get to hear news. It looks like all lips will be sealed till he resumes.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 2:28pm On Jun 06, 2013

Madrid President was asked if he could afford Bale even for a hundred million euro. He responded yes. He said ''why not, players are neither too cheap nor too expensive because they are an investment''

If players are an investment for Madrid, they should as well be for Manchester United because we control the market more. There is a recession in Spain so the fans purchasing power is even weaker. Manchester United also has so much market in Asia and USA.

So, United should buy the big guys, whoever is available and rule Europe for some years, it is time. United should close their eyes for once and dig deep into the bank account.

Celebrities › Re: Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha Goes Gangsta (Pictures) by elampiro(m): 2:00pm On Jun 06, 2013

Sometimes it is better to keep to what you are known for. This is a far departure from her usual self. It looks somehow odd. But it's ok to catch some fun.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 6:45am On Jun 06, 2013

Fussbot: I wonder which players will be available when moyes is ready for d market

He should just come out and say smtin bout his targets b4 city hijack dem o..k

Moyes is to resume work in July. Whatever players United is to buy may have already been negotiated by SAF. What we have is follow up. SAF said few weeks ago that they identified two bodies to be brought in and that work commenced January this year to get them. If SAF was around he would probably have been giving some tips. But it is usually safer to remain silent on your targets. Once people have an idea who SAF wants to buy, they immediately switch interest towards the direction.

Meanwhile, papers are reporting Manchester United are increasing their bid for Cristiano Ronaldo.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:55pm On Jun 05, 2013

Lewandowski confident of 'dream' move this summer

By Stefan Coerts | Goal.com – 7 hours ago

Lewandowski confident of 'dream' move this summer

Robert Lewandowski is confident that Borussia Dortmund will allow him to leave the club this summer amid strong interest from Bayern Munich.

The Champions League runner up has so far been steadfast in resisting offers for the Poland star, but Lewandowski has little doubt that he will leave BVB ahead of the 2013-14 campaign as he looks to realize a "dream" move away from Signal Iduna Park.

"I expect that everything will be dealt with and that I can make the move to my dream club this summer. That will be in everybody's best interest," the striker told Sport Bild.

"Dortmund are a fantastic club that will always have a special place in my heart. However, I am looking for a new challenge for the future."

Lewandowski has a contract with Borussia Dortmund until June 2014 but is widely expected to depart the club this summer having refused to sign a new deal.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a number of big clubs over the past few months, with Bayern Munich leading the race for the striker's signature ahead of Manchester United. Source: Yahoo! Sports.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:45pm On Jun 05, 2013

RVP's wife is challenging Coogar to a ball joggling. cheesy

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:24pm On Jun 05, 2013

Ronaldo thought he knew it all, says 'Special One'
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MADRID (Reuters) - Self-proclaimed 'Special One' Jose Mourinho had only one problem with Cristiano Ronaldo when he coached him at Real Madrid -- he thought the world's most expensive player was a bit of a know-it-all.
Ronaldo joined Real from Manchester United for around 90 million euros in 2009 and took his goalscoring exploits to new heights under Mourinho, who left Real Madrid to rejoin Chelsea as manager earlier this week.
Asked in an interview with Spanish television show Punto Pelota why his relationship with Ronaldo had broken down towards the end of last season, Mourinho said the player had not taken criticism well.
"I had only one problem with him, very simple, very basic, which was when a coach criticises a player from a tactical viewpoint trying to improve what in my view could have been improved," he added.
"And at that moment he didn't take it very well because maybe he thinks he knows everything and the coach cannot help him to develop more.
"Cristiano has had three fantastic seasons with me, I don't know if they were the best of his career because he had some fantastic moments with Manchester United.
"I think we created a fantastic situation for him tactically in which he could express all his potential and turn that into records and goals."
Real's failure to win major silverware last season and reports of division in the dressing room have prompted speculation Ronaldo, whose contract runs until June 2015, may be seeking a move away from the Spanish capital.
Club President Florentino Perez has said the 28-year-old would stay and help Real win the 10th European crown they have been chasing since their last continental success in 2002.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is priceless," Perez, who was returned unopposed for another four-year term this week, told an Internet chat organised by El Mundo newspaper on Tuesday.
"We will do it (win the 10th European title)," he added. "And Cristiano will score a goal in the final."
http://news.yahoo.com/ronaldo-thought-knew-says-special-one-082700390.html

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:11pm On Jun 05, 2013

coogar: nani held who to hostage? our best winger wanted a new deal that would put him in the same wage package as ashley young and fergie was playing bingo with him. everyone knows nani is our best winger - why can't we just pay him 120k per week like young?

oh please, giggs has been rubbish since 2008 and scholes shouldn't have come out of retirement. yes, they are legends but it's time we move on and get replacements and make legends out of them.

If Scholes didn't come from retirement last season, we should have finished poorly far behind City. May be the problem was Anderson and Cleverly who got injured after raising everyone's hope high to heavens in the pre-season and early games of the season. The lost against City at Old Trafford also made Ferguson's hope in the young guys to crash.

Sports › Re: Kenya Vs Nigeria - W-C Qualifier - (0 - 1) On 5th June 2013 by elampiro(m): 6:46pm On Jun 05, 2013

breezy047: I believe we don't get to meet top teams in the finals.
We pair against a small team.

CIV
Ghana
Mali
Nig
Cam
Egypt
Sen
Congo

As it stands now these are the teams topping their groups and with prospects of reaching the finals. . .arranged by the fifa rankings.

As it stands now, Civ faces the weakest which is Congo,
Ghana vs Sen
Mali vs Egypt
Nig vs cameroon.

If we don't want to face cameroon then let the confederations cup help us boost our fifa ranking to 3rd or 2nd in africa, that way we get to face egypt or Senegal.

I clearly stated 'As it stands now' because come friday and saturday, when all teams play, the table likely changes and we likely get new group 'toppers'

This is not necessarily the standard CAF uses to pair teams for the finals but its most likely.

Past participation in world cup is the criteria used in pairing and not any ranking. Nigeria is not suppose to meet Cameroun or Ghana

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 5:02pm On Jun 05, 2013

Transfer rumour.

Patrice Evra is the latest player to join the Monaco chase.

Monaco and Galatasaray have been rumoured to make inquiry about Nani

Wayne Rooney wants to play up front if he is to stay at Manchester United.

Real Madrid have put a £20m price on tag on defender Pepe.

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Gonzalo Higuain: "I have offers many outside Spain, but I decided to accept the offer of Arsenal, but that does not mean that I have finished all the procedures move to Arsenal, but there are still negotiations between me and them"

"I decided to go there because I'm still young and I see that the way the team played for me too and you'll get used to there quickly"

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 5:00pm On Jun 05, 2013

coogar: sell young/nani?
why not sell valencia and rooney, add the proceeds to the £40m warchest to bring in ronaldo, khedira and lassana diarra?

Is Madrid selling Khedira? How are we sure Valencia won't bounce back and we start to regret. We saw some flashes in the last game of the season.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:57pm On Jun 05, 2013

coogar: rooney needs to have his wings clipped!
united can do without him - there are hundreds of strikers all over the world that can play his role without temper tantrums!

E no easy like that.

Afterall Nani held us hostage last summer and even till now.

Ronaldo is doing his own in Madrid.

Well it is left to Moyes to build a new team which will play in harmony and produce results. But according to SAF, some kind of players don't fall from the trees, otherwise he should have got replacement for Giggs and Sholes ever since.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:49pm On Jun 05, 2013*

SailorXY: How about selling Young & Nani then add £30m to the cash+Rooney in a package to Madrid in exchange for Cristiano Ronaldo? Surely not a bad move if Madrid & Ronaldo are willing?

Rooney, Nani and Young out for Ronaldo? No. Who will give Ronaldo the ball.s? This depends on who the club decides to sign along Ronaldo. There has to be a creative striker/offensive player to coordinate the attacking build up. The best in this regard are Iniester, Rooney and Roben. Some other good ones are Oscar, Hazard, Mata, Sylva, Aguero, Di Maria and Ozil. In my opinion, only Arjen Roben did better than Wayne Rooney this season in this area. Most of or all other guys listed above also have fewer goals. So we have to think well. I have always felt Fabregas will be a good substitution for Rooney. Fabregas is calm, calculative and has a marvellous final ball as compared to most guys listed up there who just run and run without able to stabilize the game for the overall team benefit.

In Man United, Welbeck is the other striker giving a sign of being able to build attack and hold the ball firmly under tight marking. But he lacks the creativity in the last 30 yards to help his fellow strikers get goals, this is coupled with the fact that he cannot score.

You see Carrick, Cleverly, Evra, Young and Anderson play more with Rooney before finding a room for RVP and Chicha. Then when the ball is stuck the top guys most often find Rooney again, sometimes Giggs. Holding the ball firmly in the final third while facing great defenders is a massive task. Man U also has a few players who are able to hold possession firmly in the centre circle area and drive with it- Rooney, Welbeck, Nani, Young, Giggs Valencia and Evra.

So if Rooney goes, there has to be someone who is able to coordinate the attacking build up with ease and class. If you have standing strikers and midfielders only, it would hardly work. We will end up in the Totteham and Aston Villa zone of powerful play with little odds to beat big opponents.

So we should know the kind of people leaving and the kind coming. There shouldn't be room for vacuum.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:21pm On Jun 05, 2013

Congratulation Nigeria on Super Eagles victory in Keyan.

Sports › Re: Kenya Vs Nigeria - W-C Qualifier - (0 - 1) On 5th June 2013 by elampiro(m): 4:19pm On Jun 05, 2013

Sweet day.

Sports › Re: Kenya Vs Nigeria - W-C Qualifier - (0 - 1) On 5th June 2013 by elampiro(m): 4:00pm On Jun 05, 2013

I am so so happy

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 3:05pm On Jun 05, 2013*

chrisley024: Wayne Rooney has warned Manchester United he wants to play as the main striker next season if he is to stay at Old Trafford - THE TIMES

He can play there very well. But who will give him the support from behind? No coach will have our four strikers and play Rooney at the top, the other three strikers are not so strong on the ball while playing the creative role. Welbeck is the strongest among the three but his final pass/ball lacks intelligence and precision. This is why the club has had problems disposing of Giggs.

Robin Van Persie is a natural top 9, so Rooney should understand and play behind. If he insist on going, I wish him very well. All his services and outrstanding performances for the club are very much appreciated.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 2:57pm On Jun 05, 2013

Javier Hernandez’s agent confirms Chicharito will stay at Manchester United this summer.

Sports › Re: Kenya Vs Nigeria - W-C Qualifier - (0 - 1) On 5th June 2013 by elampiro(m): 2:10pm On Jun 05, 2013

Please where can we watch this match?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 11:43pm On Jun 04, 2013*

You people hve come again with this 'sell Rooney'. Have statistics not proven categorically that Man United struggles when he doesn't start matches? Have statistics not revealed that he made so much revenue for the club big enough to pay players and coaching crew? Statistics also proved that Rooney on the pitch without Ronaldo got better results for Manchester United than Ronaldo on the pitch without Rooney, except for one season. It was a miscalculation for anyone to have sat him on the bench.

He is fat? Olalala. He has always had that stature, and he made a typical run with his 'fatness' and got a great goal against Brazil. He is a bull and a big game player. A pure class.

We are not selling him even for a billion pounds, except if he insist. Imagine the ridiculous names being suggested. Half baked players, incomplete players, players who can't withstand constant pressure. I beg only Fabregas can come close replacing Rooney. His role is too enormous and his contributions unquantifiable.

This report card further reveals his enormous relevance on the field of play.

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