Prediction: Man U 2 Portsmouth 0
Wes Brown may play centreback again, with Oshea or Simpson at the right.
In midfield, Hargreaves will partner Anderson (with Scholes & Carrick outside chance of starting)). Ronaldo and Giggs should be used on the flanks.
For attack, who else but Rooney snd Tevez.
Out: Ben Foster (long term), Gary Neville (ankle) Saha (knee)
Major doubt: Vidic (virus)
New man Milan Baros can be a threat for Portsmouth together with in-form striker Benjani.
Out: Muntari (African Nations Cup), Nugent (hernia ops)
Major doubt: Ekotto (knee), Bale(foot), Gardner (ankle)
Probable: Benjani (neck/shoulder)
30 January 2008
28 January 2008
Game Stats (Man U vs Tottenham)
Goals: United: Tevez (38), Ronaldo (68, 88), Spurs: Keane (24)
Bookings: United: Evra (44)
Send-off: Spurs: Dawson (68)
Attendance: 75,369
Referee: Peter Walton (5.5) Did not see some obvious fouls against Utd players, booked Evra unnecessarily
Van der Sar (7.5): Good distribution & made some good saves
O'Shea (6.5): Played decently enough
Ferdinand (7): Not his best without Vidic, still played well enough except for the goal
Brown (6): Show that he had not been playing as centre-back for quite a while
Evra (6): Just barely coped with Lennon, looks out of pace at times
Ronaldo (6.5): Two goals
Hargreaves (6): Good hussling but did not tacked midfield runs by Spurs well
Carrick (6.5): Some good passes and interceptions
Giggs (6.5): In and out of game
Tevez (7): Good goal and high workrate
Rooney (6.5): Did not bring his scoring boots, but hardworking
Scholes (6) (Carrick, 54) Good passes during attack and passed to Spurs when defending
Anderson (6) (Tevez, 81) Nothing much to do
Simpson (-) (Evra, 90) Did he touched the ball?
Bookings: United: Evra (44)
Send-off: Spurs: Dawson (68)
Attendance: 75,369
Referee: Peter Walton (5.5) Did not see some obvious fouls against Utd players, booked Evra unnecessarily
Van der Sar (7.5): Good distribution & made some good saves
O'Shea (6.5): Played decently enough
Ferdinand (7): Not his best without Vidic, still played well enough except for the goal
Brown (6): Show that he had not been playing as centre-back for quite a while
Evra (6): Just barely coped with Lennon, looks out of pace at times
Ronaldo (6.5): Two goals
Hargreaves (6): Good hussling but did not tacked midfield runs by Spurs well
Carrick (6.5): Some good passes and interceptions
Giggs (6.5): In and out of game
Tevez (7): Good goal and high workrate
Rooney (6.5): Did not bring his scoring boots, but hardworking
Scholes (6) (Carrick, 54) Good passes during attack and passed to Spurs when defending
Anderson (6) (Tevez, 81) Nothing much to do
Simpson (-) (Evra, 90) Did he touched the ball?
27 January 2008
Match Preview (Man U vs Tottenham)
Prediction: Man U 3 Tottenham 1
Should be our first team defence for this game.
In midfield, Carrick will partner Anderson (or maybe Hargreaves). Ronaldo and Giggs should be used on the flanks. Scholes is likely to be amongst the reserve.
For attack, Rooney snd Tevex should start.
Out: Ben Foster (long term)
Major doubt: Gary Neville (no match fitness) Saha (knee)
Probable: Scholes (recovering)
Berbatov and Keane are the men to watch for Spurs.
Out: Zakora (African Nations Cup), Chimboda (suspended), Bent (knee)
Major doubt: Ekotto (knee), Bale(foot), Gardner (ankle)
Should be our first team defence for this game.
In midfield, Carrick will partner Anderson (or maybe Hargreaves). Ronaldo and Giggs should be used on the flanks. Scholes is likely to be amongst the reserve.
For attack, Rooney snd Tevex should start.
Out: Ben Foster (long term)
Major doubt: Gary Neville (no match fitness) Saha (knee)
Probable: Scholes (recovering)
Berbatov and Keane are the men to watch for Spurs.
Out: Zakora (African Nations Cup), Chimboda (suspended), Bent (knee)
Major doubt: Ekotto (knee), Bale(foot), Gardner (ankle)
24 January 2008
Latest News
Bardsley has agreed a three-and-a-half year contract at the Stadium of Light in a deal worth up to £2m.
21 January 2008
Game Stats (Reading vs Man U)
Goals: United: Rooney (77), Ronaldo (90)
Bookings: Reading: Ferdinand (69), Reading: Convey (69)
Attendance: 24,135
Referee: Steve Bennett (6) A little lenient on hard tackles by Reading, especially for those on Ronaldo every time he gets the ball
Asst Referees (7): Did reasonably well
Van der Sar (6): Reasonable effort with some dubious decision-making and a poor kick to Reading player.
Brown (6.5): Defends well, limited attacking chances.
Ferdinand (7.5): At his recent high standards, with some forays up front.
Vidic (7.5): Imposed himself in defence, made some good tackles.
Evra (6.5): Handled Doyle reasonably well, little chance to attack.
Ronaldo (7): Good running, not helped by the lenient referee and tough tackles by Reading.
Carrick (6.5): Looks better than Hargreaves in defence and attack.
Hargreaves (6): Did not track the opponent's midfield at times.
Park (5): Not much seen.
Tevez (6.5): Good efforts, but fine Reading tough nut to crack.
Rooney (6.5): Did not bring shooting boots till late in the game.
Giggs (6.5) (Park, 45): Up the tempo initially, but quieten down.
Nani (5.5) (Hargreaves, 70): Not much to show for his efforts.
Fletcher (5) (Tevez, 80): Make one or two kicks
Bookings: Reading: Ferdinand (69), Reading: Convey (69)
Attendance: 24,135
Referee: Steve Bennett (6) A little lenient on hard tackles by Reading, especially for those on Ronaldo every time he gets the ball
Asst Referees (7): Did reasonably well
Van der Sar (6): Reasonable effort with some dubious decision-making and a poor kick to Reading player.
Brown (6.5): Defends well, limited attacking chances.
Ferdinand (7.5): At his recent high standards, with some forays up front.
Vidic (7.5): Imposed himself in defence, made some good tackles.
Evra (6.5): Handled Doyle reasonably well, little chance to attack.
Ronaldo (7): Good running, not helped by the lenient referee and tough tackles by Reading.
Carrick (6.5): Looks better than Hargreaves in defence and attack.
Hargreaves (6): Did not track the opponent's midfield at times.
Park (5): Not much seen.
Tevez (6.5): Good efforts, but fine Reading tough nut to crack.
Rooney (6.5): Did not bring shooting boots till late in the game.
Giggs (6.5) (Park, 45): Up the tempo initially, but quieten down.
Nani (5.5) (Hargreaves, 70): Not much to show for his efforts.
Fletcher (5) (Tevez, 80): Make one or two kicks
19 January 2008
Match Preview (Reading vs Man U)
Prediction: Reading 0 Man U 3
In defence, Wes Brown returns from suspension. But will he play?
In midfield, Carrick may still partner Anderson (or maybe Hargreaves). Ronaldo and Giggs (experienced needed for tough opponent) should be used. Park will have another game, possibly in the 2nd half.
For attack, Rooney should startwith Tevez. Saha should play in the 2nd half if he is named in the reserve.
Out: Paul Scholes (long term), Ben Foster (long term)
Major doubt: Gary Neville (no match fitness)
Probable: Louis Saha (minor knock)
Hunt and Doyle will be the key men for Reading.
Out: Ibrahima Sonko, Andre Bikey (African Nations Cup), Emerse Fae (injured)
Major doubt: John Oster(ankle), Glen Little (heel)
Probable: Marek Matejovsky (new signing)
In defence, Wes Brown returns from suspension. But will he play?
In midfield, Carrick may still partner Anderson (or maybe Hargreaves). Ronaldo and Giggs (experienced needed for tough opponent) should be used. Park will have another game, possibly in the 2nd half.
For attack, Rooney should startwith Tevez. Saha should play in the 2nd half if he is named in the reserve.
Out: Paul Scholes (long term), Ben Foster (long term)
Major doubt: Gary Neville (no match fitness)
Probable: Louis Saha (minor knock)
Hunt and Doyle will be the key men for Reading.
Out: Ibrahima Sonko, Andre Bikey (African Nations Cup), Emerse Fae (injured)
Major doubt: John Oster(ankle), Glen Little (heel)
Probable: Marek Matejovsky (new signing)
Latest News
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes could return from a three-month injury absence in the FA Cup next weekend.
Stoke have signed Manchester United defender Ryan Shawcross for an initial fee of £1million. The deal will rise by a further £750,000 based on appearances and another £250,000 depending on the club's success.
UNITED reserve striker Febian Brandy has joined Swansea on loan until the end of the season.
UNITED are closing on the signing of Brazilian identical twins Fabio and Rafael Silva from Fluminense.The 17-year-old Brazilian youth internationals, both full-backs, are poised to join in a £5.2m deal. The duo signed pre-contract agreements in July 2006.
Stoke have signed Manchester United defender Ryan Shawcross for an initial fee of £1million. The deal will rise by a further £750,000 based on appearances and another £250,000 depending on the club's success.
UNITED reserve striker Febian Brandy has joined Swansea on loan until the end of the season.
UNITED are closing on the signing of Brazilian identical twins Fabio and Rafael Silva from Fluminense.The 17-year-old Brazilian youth internationals, both full-backs, are poised to join in a £5.2m deal. The duo signed pre-contract agreements in July 2006.
14 January 2008
Latest News
United are eager to agree a new contract with Patrice Evra. David Gill has made contact with the French defender's advisers to set up negotiations to tie him up till 2012.
Louis Saha will be back sooner rather than later from injury. There has been speculation the Frenchman is out for the season with knee ligament damage. However, David Gill has dismissed that suggestion.
Louis Saha will be back sooner rather than later from injury. There has been speculation the Frenchman is out for the season with knee ligament damage. However, David Gill has dismissed that suggestion.
Game Stats (Man U vs Newcastle)
Goals: United: Ronaldo (49, 70, 88) Tevez (54, 90) Ferdinand (85)
Bookings: United: Rooney (45), Newcastle: Duff (82)
Attendance: 75,965
Referee: Rob Styles (5) Missed 3 clear penalties for Utd, otherwise had reasonable game
Asst Referees (6): Onside goal for Owen was ruled off-side
Van der Sar (6): Not much work to do, only troubled rarely.
O'Shea (6.5): Reasonably effective and only beaten occassionally.
Ferdinand (8.5): Kept strikersquiet and had a few forays up front. Scored an excellent goal.
Vidic (7.5): Solid defending.
Evra (8): Usual high standard
Ronaldo (8.5): Not much during 1st half, but lively with a hat trick in the second
Carrick (7.5): Good passess mostly, opened up the defence. The
Anderson (6.5): Hardworking, but not much to show.
Giggs (6.5): Reasonable effort.
Tevez (8.5): Played hard and made lives difficult for Newcastle's defence, scored two great goals.
Rooney (8): Make good runs and numerous chances, but luck was not with him, Utd had not lost with him playing this season.
Simpson (7) (Evra 67) Lively effort, deserved a goal
Nani (6) (Giggs 72) Not much to show
Fletcher (6.5) (Anderson 72) Played better than previous matches
Bookings: United: Rooney (45), Newcastle: Duff (82)
Attendance: 75,965
Referee: Rob Styles (5) Missed 3 clear penalties for Utd, otherwise had reasonable game
Asst Referees (6): Onside goal for Owen was ruled off-side
Van der Sar (6): Not much work to do, only troubled rarely.
O'Shea (6.5): Reasonably effective and only beaten occassionally.
Ferdinand (8.5): Kept strikersquiet and had a few forays up front. Scored an excellent goal.
Vidic (7.5): Solid defending.
Evra (8): Usual high standard
Ronaldo (8.5): Not much during 1st half, but lively with a hat trick in the second
Carrick (7.5): Good passess mostly, opened up the defence. The
Anderson (6.5): Hardworking, but not much to show.
Giggs (6.5): Reasonable effort.
Tevez (8.5): Played hard and made lives difficult for Newcastle's defence, scored two great goals.
Rooney (8): Make good runs and numerous chances, but luck was not with him, Utd had not lost with him playing this season.
Simpson (7) (Evra 67) Lively effort, deserved a goal
Nani (6) (Giggs 72) Not much to show
Fletcher (6.5) (Anderson 72) Played better than previous matches
12 January 2008
Match Preview (Man U vs Newcastle)
Prediction: Man U 3 Newcastle 0
Man U is quite healthy compared to recent weeks. In defence, only right back need cover. Will JOS or Simpson play?
In midfield, we will probably see Carrick (if Hargreaves not used) partnering Anderson (unless SAF want to give Fletcher more chances or Anderson another rest). Ronaldo and Giggs should be used. Park will have another game, possibly in the 2nd half. Nani may play if more attack needed.
For attack, Rooney will start, his partner will depends on whether is Tevez fully recovered. Saha should be in for the 2nd half.
Out: Paul Scholes (long term), Ben Foster (long term), Wes Brown (suspended)
Major doubt: Owen Hargreaves (rib injury), Gary Neville (no match fitness)
Probable: Louis Saha (minor knock), Carlo Tevez (recovering from injury)
For Newcastle, one big threat will be Micheal Owen!
Out: Habib Beye, Abdoulaye Faye, Geremi (African Nations Cup)
Probable: Obafemi Martins (pending approval from Nigeria), Steven Carr
Man U is quite healthy compared to recent weeks. In defence, only right back need cover. Will JOS or Simpson play?
In midfield, we will probably see Carrick (if Hargreaves not used) partnering Anderson (unless SAF want to give Fletcher more chances or Anderson another rest). Ronaldo and Giggs should be used. Park will have another game, possibly in the 2nd half. Nani may play if more attack needed.
For attack, Rooney will start, his partner will depends on whether is Tevez fully recovered. Saha should be in for the 2nd half.
Out: Paul Scholes (long term), Ben Foster (long term), Wes Brown (suspended)
Major doubt: Owen Hargreaves (rib injury), Gary Neville (no match fitness)
Probable: Louis Saha (minor knock), Carlo Tevez (recovering from injury)
For Newcastle, one big threat will be Micheal Owen!
Out: Habib Beye, Abdoulaye Faye, Geremi (African Nations Cup)
Probable: Obafemi Martins (pending approval from Nigeria), Steven Carr
Transfer Rumours
Rumours had been flying on transfer targets for the Red Devils, with strikers & full backs mentioned mostly. Since Ole retired, Saha usually unfit & the youngsters still cannot make it, another striker is needed quite urgently. 3 names that appeared are: Berbatov, Benzema & Huntelaar.
Berbatov, the Bulgarian (50 caps, 31 goals), will be 27 in 2 weeks time. He played in the German league (scoring a goal every slightly more than 2 games) before going to Spurs (36 goals in 69 starts & 9 substitute appearances). He is skilful and reasonably fast cos of his long legs. He also possesses great passing abilities and positional awareness, but is a bit too sulky if he did not get to start games. He is at peak age and is able to come in and perform immediately, but his price tag is way too high considered his age.
Benzema, the French (8 caps, 3 goals), is only 20yrs 1 mth old. He played for Lyon in the French league (41 starts, 28 subs, 25 goals) and had been scoring at will this season. He is one for the future as he will probably take some time to settle to the fast-paced English game. He also needs to pump some iron to handle the big defenders.
Huntelaar, the Dutch (9 caps, 3 goals), is 24 yrs 5 mths old. He played for various clubs in Holland, latest being Ajax. His goal ratio is close to 1 per game in the past 3 seasons (19 goals in 22 games this season), but he is still not proven at the top levels. Dutch league players tend to score loads of goals (another remember Kezman?). He is at the age whereby if he is good enough, he will be out of Dutch league by end of this season. We shall see whether he is RvN or Kurt.
Berbatov, the Bulgarian (50 caps, 31 goals), will be 27 in 2 weeks time. He played in the German league (scoring a goal every slightly more than 2 games) before going to Spurs (36 goals in 69 starts & 9 substitute appearances). He is skilful and reasonably fast cos of his long legs. He also possesses great passing abilities and positional awareness, but is a bit too sulky if he did not get to start games. He is at peak age and is able to come in and perform immediately, but his price tag is way too high considered his age.
Benzema, the French (8 caps, 3 goals), is only 20yrs 1 mth old. He played for Lyon in the French league (41 starts, 28 subs, 25 goals) and had been scoring at will this season. He is one for the future as he will probably take some time to settle to the fast-paced English game. He also needs to pump some iron to handle the big defenders.
Huntelaar, the Dutch (9 caps, 3 goals), is 24 yrs 5 mths old. He played for various clubs in Holland, latest being Ajax. His goal ratio is close to 1 per game in the past 3 seasons (19 goals in 22 games this season), but he is still not proven at the top levels. Dutch league players tend to score loads of goals (another remember Kezman?). He is at the age whereby if he is good enough, he will be out of Dutch league by end of this season. We shall see whether he is RvN or Kurt.
Richest Club
The Red Devils reported a stunning profits of £59.6million for the 12 months to June 2007 (93% rise on the previous year). Turnover was £210million (£245million with sales from Nike merchandise and MUTV added). Higher profits is expected for the next reporting year.
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