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PICTURE: Evra With King Eric French Flag
Probably my favourite picture from Sunday…
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"PICTURE: Evra With King Eric French Flag" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.
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May 25, 2011
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CONFIRMED: De Gea Deal Done
As expected, Manchester United have signed David De Gea as Edwin Van der Sar’s replacement for £17m. The fee was agreed two months ago but apparently the young keeper wanted time to decide whether moving away from Spain and his boyhood club so early in his career was a good idea.
“We’ve been working on it for quite a while,” said Ferguson after Gary Neville...
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May 24, 2011
Berba: I’m The Happiest Man In The Team
Dimitar Berbatov, winner of the Premier League golden boot this season, has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from the club.
Javier Hernandez has all but taken Berba’s place in the starting team but the Bulgarian has no intention of leaving the club.
“I have a contract for one more year and I will go nowhere,” said Berba. “Now I am part of...
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May 24, 2011
Fergie In Funny FA Dig
Sir Alex Ferguson recognises that most of the non-United supporting football fans in the country will be cheering on Barcelona this weekend.
After winning his 12th English league title this week, he could win his 3rd European Cup on Saturday.
This season, Rooney has been banned for swearing whilst other players do it weekly with no punishment and Ferguson has even been charged for...
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May 24, 2011
Evra: I Almost Joined Real Madrid
Patrice Evra has revealed that last summer he thought about leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid or Inter Milan.
The defender blames the situation on his family, which possibly refers to any issue which arose from being caught on CCTV kissing a “mystery blonde” in a hotel near his family home at 2am last March.
“I had thought about leaving last summer for family...
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May 24, 2011
VIDEO: Morrison and Keane Goals In Youth Cup Final
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"VIDEO: Morrison and Keane Goals In Youth Cup Final" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.
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May 23, 2011
PICTURES: United Youth Celebrate Cup Win
Here’s some pictures from Manchester United’s 4-1 victory over Sheffield United in Youth Cup final. 6-3 on aggregate.
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VIDEO: Morrison and Keane Goals In Youth Cup Final
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May 23, 2011
Becks: Goosebumps At Thought Of Wearing United Shirt
David Beckham will be playing in Gary Neville’s testimonial at Old Trafford tomorrow after his club LA Galaxy have allowed him to miss a game for them to attend.
Beckham, who left the club for Real Madrid in 2003, can’t wait to wear our shirt again.
“Putting a United shirt on again never gets old,” said Beckham. “I get goose bumps every time I think...
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May 23, 2011
Fletch: I’m Ready To Play On Saturday
Darren Fletcher has confirmed that he feels ready to play at Wembley, if selected by the manager.
“I feel ready to play,” said Fletcher. “I have had a couple of reserve games, which I have found even more difficult because other people are trying to make an impression. It was important to get 90 minutes today ahead of the big game next weekend but now it is not...
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May 23, 2011
PICTURE: United In The Champions League Final Suits
"PICTURE: United In The Champions League Final Suits" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.
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May 20, 2011
This Is How It Feels To Be City: Part XVIII
Vedran Corluka spent one year at Manchester City before signing for Tottenham Hostpur after claiming he wanted to move to a bigger club. City have since spent hundreds of millions on improving their squad but Corluka has pointed to City’s poor attendances to prove his point.
“I still think that,” he said. “The fans are a little bit more close to the club here...
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May 20, 2011
Why Nani And Chicharito Were Perfect Choices
For the past few years, picking the Manchester United player of the year has been a fairly easy job. The star man usually easily stood out. Whilst we could always commend the team effort, there was one player who was the obvious choice.
Ahead of the awards last night, you had no idea who was going to win. We put a poll up on RoM which weighed up the pros and cons of a handful of...
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May 20, 2011
United Wrap Up £16m De Gea Deal?
Reports in Friday’s papers claim that Manchester United have agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid to sign Spain’s U-21 goalkeeper David De Gea.
"United Wrap Up £16m De Gea Deal?" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.
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May 19, 2011
How Can Managers Avoid FA Charges?
In the aftermath of a flurry of Premier League managers being pulled up for daring to praise a referee prior to a game, what would happen if one took it upon themselves to give the FA bigwigs a bell and clarify the situation…
Manager: Hi, just after your help in clarifying what I am able to say about referees before games? Wouldn’t want to be getting into trouble, so what...
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May 19, 2011
United To Sign Three Players
Last night, both Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill confirmed that we will be busy in the transfer market this summer.
Does that mean busy like Obertan and Bebe? Or busy like Modric or Sneijder?
“It probably will be slightly busier than normal,” Gill said. “Gary has retired already. Edwin is retiring and Paul has to decide what he wants to do. We have been working...
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May 19, 2011
Fergie: I Wish I’d Taken Banner To Liverpool
“Come back when you’ve won 18″ the banner at Anfield taunted. The idea that Manchester United could ever catch up with Liverpool’s title haul seemed unimaginable. Even if we could have predicted that these young lads coming up through the youth team were going to be as good as they were, you had to think that however many titles United won over the next couple of decades...
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May 19, 2011
AWARDS: Nominees and Winners
Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year nominees: Tunnicliffe, Pogba and Thorpe.
Winner: Ryan Tunnicliffe
Reserve Player of the Year nominees: Joe Dudgeon, Oliver Gill and Scott Wootton.
Winner: Oliver Gill
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May 18, 2011
PICTURES: United Awards Evening
Michael Carrick talks about the amazing “buzz” that comes with winning the league.
Edwin Van der Sar confirms the Champions League final will be his last game in a Manchester United shirt.
Nemanja Vidic says he is glad to have been proven right in believing United would win the league.
"PICTURES: United Awards Evening" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.
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May 18, 2011
POLL: Who Has Been Our Best Player?
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The Manchester United awards take place tonight, with the fans and players deciding on who they think has been our best player this season...
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May 18, 2011
5 Recent Manchester United Wins To Inspire The Team Against Barcelona
Manchester United take on Barcelona in the Champions League final on May 28 at Wembley, with the Red Devils looking to win the double after clinching the Premier League title against Blackburn. With the Spanish side on scintillating form and BetUS sportsbook publishing odds favouring the Catalan side, we must not forget the collective strength, experience and will to win of Sir Alex...
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May 18, 2011
Evra: It must be the Korean food
Park Ji-Sung put in a brilliant display against Chelsea a couple of weekends ago, working tirelessly in midfield to keep possession for United.
Park’s best mate, Patrice Evra, reckons it must be something he eats.
“Ji’s unbelievable,” said Evra. “I was just laughing when I was watching the Chelsea game when he was running, because it was unbelievable...
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May 18, 2011
FA Admit “Minor Breach”
So desperate are the FA to punish Manchester United, they charged Sir Alex Ferguson for complimenting referee Howard Webb.
On the same day, Ancelotti also sung the praises of Webb, yet no charge was made.
When Harry Redknapp was asked about the charge, he agreed it was silly, before going on to call Webb the best ref in the country, ahead of his team’s game against Liverpool...
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May 17, 2011
VIDEO: Giggs Singing ‘We’ll Do What We Want’
Ryan Giggs singing on Saturday night. Good spot Red Issue.
"VIDEO: Giggs Singing ‘We’ll Do What We Want’" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.
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May 17, 2011
Cleverley: I’m Part Of Fergie’s Plans
Tom Cleverley will play his last game for Wigan this weekend after spending the season there on loan.
When asked, he claimed that Sir Alex Ferguson has assured him that he will be a part of our first team squad next season.
“Yes, from what he’s been saying,” he said. “I feel fully part of the team there and the squad, and hopefully I can just hit the ground...
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May 17, 2011
Will The FA Fine United For Fielding Weakened Team?
Just like in 2009, Manchester United have won the title with a game to go, meaning there is the opportunity to rest players before the Champions League final.
On the final day two years ago we played Hull who were in a relegation fight. De Laet, Gibson, Martin, Welbeck and Macheda were amongst the starting line-up but still managed to win 1-0.
The FA have charged both Wolves and...
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May 17, 2011
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