MANCHESTER UNITED :: THE RED DEVILS

United line up £35m bid for Ribery
United are set to launch a £35million bid for Franck Ribery. But the Premier League champions will wait two weeks before weighing in so that a clause in Ribery's Bayern Munich contract is active. The French winger is due a loyalty bonus on August 14, after which he is expected to request a transfer. Bayern have fended off interest from Real Madrid whose arrogance and lack of respect infuriated the German giants. But Ribery has indicated he would be willing to move to Old Trafford and wants to quit Germany. United believe Ribery, 26, is prepared to force the issue but would not do so until any financial issues have been sorted. Bayern are understood to be more willing to negotiate with United but are likely to demand nearer £50m. United boss Alex Ferguson sees Ribery as Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement.
Ian McGarry, The Sun

05/08/2009 13:48, Report by Steve BartramPAGE: 1 2

United 2 Valencia 0

Second half goals from Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley gave United victory in an entertaining friendly against Valencia.

Deubtant Antonio Valencia played a major role in both goals as United's wingplay overpowered the visitors, who enjoyed their own opportunities in an open game littered with chances.

Michael Owen, also making his Old Trafford bow as a United player, was desperately unfortunate not to find himself on the scoresheet, as he passed up a pair of chances in each half.
and curled in a superb cross which Rooney powered past Sanchez.

Two minutes later, the Ecuadorian seized on a woeful backpass but was challenged by Carlos Marchena. As the ball ran loose, Owen latched onto it and hammered a left-footed shot goalwards, but watched it sped past the upright. Following on from another spurned opportunity, which he curled wide moments before Rooney's opener, it made for a frustrating evening for the former Newcastle striker.

Owen was among a glut of substiutions midway through the second half, making way for Kiko Macheda. The Italian was involved from the off, and almost poked in another cross from the impressive Valencia on 72 minutes. The ball ran free, however, and it was another substitute - Cleverley - who shifted it away from the crowd and tucked home a neat finish.

Game over, but United continued to forge openings. Darron Gibson came closest with a pair of stunning efforts. Firstly, his 20-yard effort from Macheda's pull-back cracked against the angle of post and crossbar, then Sanchez was forced into an excellent one-handed save from the Irishman's fizzing 25-yarder.

All in all, a highly satisfying night's work for Sir Alex's squad. A sterner test of their progress will be provided by Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea in Sunday's Community Shield, but the pre-season signs augur well so far.

Tom Cleverley admitted he had realised a boyhood dream, by bagging his first Stretford End strike in the Reds’ friendly victory over Valencia.

Handling hot property
"We don’t know what to do, in fairness. A lot of clubs have been in for him, one or two Premier division teams in fact. He’s going to be a good player, the boy. He does need experience of playing, and it’s something that I’m looking at, whether we put him out on loan."

- Sir Alex Ferguson

05/08/2009 22:58, Report by Steve Bartram



Boss salutes new wing wizard
Sir Alex Ferguson singled out Antonio Valencia for special praise, after the Ecuadorian laid on two goals in an impressive home debut.

The summer signing from Wigan Athletic crossed for Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley to bag the telling goals against Valencia, and generally caught the eye for his robust, direct approach at both ends of the pitch.

“The important thing for me was Valencia’s performance, I thought he was very, very good,” Sir Alex told MUTV. “He’s got great balance and he’s got power and speed. Coming to our club, he’s immediately taken the challenge well and with purpose, so we’re very pleased with what we’ve seen so far.”

While Valencia’s contribution merited special praise, Sir Alex could also reflect on a string of fine performances as his side deservedly edged an entertaining game. A glut of young talents hinted at a bright future, while the Reds’ forward line created chances with promising regularity.

“It was an opportunity to play a lot of the younger players,” he said. “Tom Cleverley scored, Darron Gibson had two fantastic shots from outside the box – he showed his power tonight, which is pleasing – and Ritchie De Laet and Fabio gave excellent performances.

“I also thought Macheda’s movement in the last third was fantastic. For a 17-year-old, he’s something special. Michael (Owen) showed marvellous movement. He should’ve scored four, but he was unlucky with the first one that he just chipped it over the goalkeeper’s shoulder and by the post. He deserved at least one of them."-manutd.com

apens7 wrote:05/08/2009 22:58, Report by Steve Bartram



Boss salutes new wing wizard
Sir Alex Ferguson singled out Antonio Valencia for special praise, after the Ecuadorian laid on two goals in an impressive home debut.

The summer signing from Wigan Athletic crossed for Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley to bag the telling goals against Valencia, and generally caught the eye for his robust, direct approach at both ends of the pitch.

“The important thing for me was Valencia’s performance, I thought he was very, very good,” Sir Alex told MUTV. “He’s got great balance and he’s got power and speed. Coming to our club, he’s immediately taken the challenge well and with purpose, so we’re very pleased with what we’ve seen so far.”

While Valencia’s contribution merited special praise, Sir Alex could also reflect on a string of fine performances as his side deservedly edged an entertaining game. A glut of young talents hinted at a bright future, while the Reds’ forward line created chances with promising regularity.

“It was an opportunity to play a lot of the younger players,” he said. “Tom Cleverley scored, Darron Gibson had two fantastic shots from outside the box – he showed his power tonight, which is pleasing – and Ritchie De Laet and Fabio gave excellent performances.

“I also thought Macheda’s movement in the last third was fantastic. For a 17-year-old, he’s something special. Michael (Owen) showed marvellous movement. He should’ve scored four, but he was unlucky with the first one that he just chipped it over the goalkeeper’s shoulder and by the post. He deserved at least one of them."-manutd.com

Menjadi-jadi skrg player muda MU..mst sume nk jadi cam Macheda musim lpas..terus famous+kontrak baru+serap 1st team..cayok2! MU boleh!

valencia ni dah tua la man... 25 kut... macheda tu baru abis spm.. ekekekeke

Boss plans tactics change

Sir Alex Ferguson says he will adapt United's tactics this season, identifying a need to readjust the team's approach in order to produce the goals that the departed Cristiano Ronaldo provided.

“Obviously Cristiano is a big loss in terms of the goals he gave us,” said the gaffer in the new issue of Inside United (on sale 5 August). “But we’ll just have to find the goals from somewhere else, and our tactics will adjust accordingly. Fans will see us playing a slightly different style of football this season.”

Rather than ask Wayne Rooney to operate out wide, Sir Alex intends to play him up top alongside Michael Owen or Dimitar Berbatov, who the boss sees as being a key player this term.

“Last season was a strange one for Dimitar and we maybe didn’t use him in the right way, but we know exactly how to use him now – further up the pitch, playing as a centre forward,” said Sir Alex. “He’s had a first season to settle in, he can get us more than 20 goals.”

Whatever the formation United adopt for any given match, according to Ryan Giggs the players have the versatility to adapt.

“The team has adapted well to whatever system we've played, whether it’s 4-4-2 or three in midfield," he says. “We’ve got that flexibility in the squad. With Antonio Valencia coming in, it might be a bit more of a rigid 4-4-2 system, but we’ll have to see.”

The gaffer has emphasised the need for United to collectively step up to the goalscoring plate this season as well. The boss has set some demanding team and individual goal targets, challenging his men to reach the magic three figures.

“Usually you look to score about 100 goals in all

dear apens owen.....
ape plak barisan kemungkinan yg akn diturun kan oleh SAF menentang chelsea nti????

along wrote:dear apens owen.....
ape plak barisan kemungkinan yg akn diturun kan oleh SAF menentang chelsea nti????

foster - mayb saf turun kan mamat ni sbb bg saf, comm. shield tak penting sgt... so bagus utk foster yg bakal mengisi kekososngan vds nanti.... kwn raser dia turun sbb last carling cup pun foster yg jadi keeper...

rafael-rio-evans-evra- vidic rasernye belum fit 100% from injury.... so evans yg ganti... kanan mayb rafael akan mula dulu... garry msih injured, tak fit (balik awal pre session sblm ke korea)

valencia-carrick-anderson-fletcher- saf nak try player2 baru n nak expose player cam anderson kat tgh lwn chelsea

rooney-berba- masih mengharapkan gandingan ni lagi... tapi macheda mungkin akan ganti berba... owen akan direhatkan utk lwn birmingham.. hehehe

predict: MU 2 Che 1

apens7 wrote:

along wrote:dear apens owen.....
ape plak barisan kemungkinan yg akn diturun kan oleh SAF menentang chelsea nti????

foster - mayb saf turun kan mamat ni sbb bg saf, comm. shield tak penting sgt... so bagus utk foster yg bakal mengisi kekososngan vds nanti.... kwn raser dia turun sbb last carling cup pun foster yg jadi keeper...

rafael-rio-evans-evra- vidic rasernye belum fit 100% from injury.... so evans yg ganti... kanan mayb rafael akan mula dulu... garry msih injured, tak fit (balik awal pre session sblm ke korea)

valencia-carrick-anderson-fletcher- saf nak try player2 baru n nak expose player cam anderson kat tgh lwn chelsea

rooney-berba- masih mengharapkan gandingan ni lagi... tapi macheda mungkin akan ganti berba... owen akan direhatkan utk lwn birmingham.. hehe

predict: MU 2 Che 1

Good comment by Apens..
i guess this formation will be used by SAF for this match and hopefully anyone his picked will destroying Chelsea for another Communty Shield Cup (We win last season)..

apens7 wrote:valencia ni dah tua la man... 25 kut... macheda tu baru abis spm.. ekekekeke

Clearly Apens not a real DHF of MU..Now,Valencia just 23 yr..plez try again

(saja gatal speaking sbb cian kt saeed+ibrahimovic xleh baca mlayu)

strikerbuncit wrote:

apens7 wrote:valencia ni dah tua la man... 25 kut... macheda tu baru abis spm.. ekekekeke

Clearly Apens not a real DHF of MU..Now,Valencia just 23 yr..plez try again

(saja gatal speaking sbb cian kt saeed+ibrahimovic xleh baca mlayu)

woi, mmg aku hentam jer umur valencia tu, tapi at least aku tau valencia lagi tua dari macheda.. hahahahaha...

apens7 wrote:

along wrote:dear apens owen.....
ape plak barisan kemungkinan yg akn diturun kan oleh SAF menentang chelsea nti????

foster - mayb saf turun kan mamat ni sbb bg saf, comm. shield tak penting sgt... so bagus utk foster yg bakal mengisi kekososngan vds nanti.... kwn raser dia turun sbb last carling cup pun foster yg jadi keeper...

rafael-rio-evans-evra- vidic rasernye belum fit 100% from injury.... so evans yg ganti... kanan mayb rafael akan mula dulu... garry msih injured, tak fit (balik awal pre session sblm ke korea)

valencia-carrick-anderson-fletcher- saf nak try player2 baru n nak expose player cam anderson kat tgh lwn chelsea

rooney-berba- masih mengharapkan gandingan ni lagi... tapi macheda mungkin akan ganti berba... owen akan direhatkan utk lwn birmingham.. hehehe

predict: MU 2 Che 1

predict: MU 1 che 3.....
sajer wat panal line ni....

along wrote:


penambahan seorang lg penyokong MU.

THE FANS WAR OF EPL

Jebat.....&......Ustaz

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

(Battle)

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Apen+CIpis+Striker buncit
Along+RR

Awek Along(Nurse MUFC)

ni semangat berkobar2 ni... hehehehe..!!!

strikerbuncit wrote:

Awek Along(Nurse MUFC)

ni kes mesti kene pakse ngan boyfriend die..
klu x awek tu nak sokong roma...banyokkk playerr mantop sasanyer2...ekekeke

J.Milan22 wrote:

strikerbuncit wrote:

Awek Along(Nurse MUFC)

ni kes mesti kene pakse ngan boyfriend die..
klu x awek tu nak sokong roma...banyokkk playerr mantop sasanyer2...ekekeke

awek along minat berbatov la.. muka jambu.. ekekekeke

apens ari ahad nie ada port baik tak nak tgok MU????

13/08/2009 07:19, Report by Nick Coppack

Nani returns for Portugal

United will welcome back a host of stars from international duty today, including Nani, who played 17 minutes for Portugal in Wednesday night’s 3-0 victory over Liechtenstein. - manutd.com