Manchester United 4-0 AC Milan UEFA Champions League 10 March 2010 Wayne Rooney continued his incredible form with two goals to lead the Red Devils into the quarterfinals. A

Van der Sar – 7 Commanded his area well. One save from a David Beckham volley stood out for me. Neville – 7 Needed Fletcher to cover for him at times. Got into some good positions, crossing often let him down, but the one for Rooney’s opening goal was inch perfect. Ferdinand – 8 Never gave the

Considering the opponent and the atmosphere, was this United's best result in a two-legged tie in their European history? Or if not history, was this better than the Roma demolition? The domination of Arsenal last campaign? Or is it simply an old, over-matched Milan side and just another good CL result?

VDS - 7.5 Neville - 7.5 had Ronaldinho on a leash Ferdinand - 7.5 great to have him back Vidic - 7.5 Evra - 7 allowed too many crosses in from the left Fletcher - 7.5 well taken goal Scholes - 7 played well, unnecessary card Park - 8.5 best player on the pitch, he was everywhere Valencia - 7...

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You are jealous, inbred fucktarded spastics who should have been put down at birth. That is all.

1. Rooney 2. Park 3. Valencia

He really is just that. His energy today has been unreal and his all round play has been very good too. I think it's time for some doubters to eat a large slice of humble pie. His importance to the squad is shown by just how many times SAF picks him in crunch games. Well done Park!

Anybody else listening to this? Oh my word.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes former Old Trafford hero David Beckham is unlikely to start for Ac Milan at Old Trafford tonight. The Manchester United boss saw his team win in the San Siro in February and will host the Italian giants in Manchester tonight. Beckham started the first leg, but has not not made the starting lineup

till we get to see another home European night, and against Milan with a 3-2 win in the bag from the first leg, no less. How's nerves, chaps and chapettes? I've got the shakes, meself. I predict a 2-1 win, on no basis in particular.

*_“The Quiet Man” – Johnny Carey_* “The Quiet Man” – I don’t think that there is a more apt description for the man who was to be Manchester United’s first post war Club Captain. Quiet, diplomatic, studious, intelligent, skilful, versatile, but authoritative, and respected, both on and off the field of play. One of the finest ambassadors for the game...

Apologies for the lack of posts lately. It’s been a bit hectic, and that trend is continuing today. Nevertheless, AC Meelan awaits so it’s time for a VERY abbreviated match preview. If you’re bored and looking for something to distract you at work, enjoy a plethora of links: 1 – Did anyone know that David Beckham

Before this season, the last time we faced AC Milan in the European Cup we were lacking in confidence and self-belief. Despite going on to be named Champions days after losing 3-0 to them at the San Siro, we had suffered a few barren years and therefore it didn’t seem a massive surprised Milan beat

Most managers would be appalled if their captain stuck two fingers up at the referee for booking them, particularly when the yellow card was totally justified. As the FA try and enforce their Respect the Referee campaign, it doesn’t say an awful lot when the player who captained the England national team just last week is

Gary Neville is planning on turning his home in to an environmentally friendly zone. He apparently wants to build this £6 million flower-shaped home on greenbelt land overlooking Bolton, and has also applied to the council for permission to put up a 54m wind turbine, which is almost the size of Bolton Town Hall. Local residents

The Champions League rolls around once more and Manchester United will host an AC Milan side looking to overturn a 3-2 deficit from the first leg in the San Siro. United should start with a very familiar back five. Edwin van der Sar will continue in goal after a steady performance against Wolves. He will be

As John Terry creates more headlines for himself, celebrating in exaggerated fashion with his captain’s armband after Chelsea’s second own goal in the FA Cup against Stoke (sorry…? Deflections only go down as “own goals” when United score?), you have to wonder where he gets this attitude from. Why does he think it’s OK to have

Sir Alex Ferguson says he fully expects our fans to get behind the team against AC Milan tonight, despite the on-going protests against the Glazers. A few weeks ago there had been talks of all fans entering the ground ten minutes late but nothing official has been organised, therefore we should expect a full stadium at

It was reported this week that Wes Brown would be missing for three months after breaking a bone in his foot against Wolves. More positive reports emerged yesterday though, suggesting the more likely timescale until his return will be four to six weeks, meaning he should make it back for the last three games of the

During his commentary on the Arsenal game last night, he said he hopes Beckham plays tonight because "that would ensure United go through".

David Beckham will return to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving the club in the summer of 2003 as AC Milan travels to face Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League.

Forget about Beckham for a moment, is it possible that we can play Real Madrid this season if we both progress? And in that scenario meet with Ronaldo? That would make me emotional as in worried as fuck.

Coming up on episode 31 of the RedCafe.net Podcast, Steve, Dan and Dov celebrate Paul Scholes' 100th Premier League goal and a man of the match performance from Dimitar Berbatov. There was a hard fought victory for the reserves and who will be cabbage of the week this time round? With a mouth-watering week ahead we look to the Champions...

Rio's fitness problems have not improved at all from last season - it seems that his back-injury could be a permanent one, the consequence of which is that he'll all too often wake up in the morning with a 'twinge' and any progress towards full fitnes that he's made will be reset. Firstly, is this correct? I've heard nothing to...

Wes, Hargreaves, Neville, Rio, Owen, Fabio & Evans. All players who are injury prone or have been carrying long term injuries. Then you have Anderson & Vidic who have also had their problems recently. Do we have more injury prone players than most or do we have about average for a Premiership team?

"PICTURE: Stevie Me Sticks Fingers Up At Ref" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

An article from the times, shows the difference in the attitude between both sets of players, the United players are found humble as opposed to their cocky Chelsea counterparts. I have to say I am not surprised. Quote Sir Alex Ferguson will sit down for a Champions League press conference today and wish he was anywhere else. Cleaning Mike Riley’s...

Got this email this morning. Sending it out in early March as well! JOIN THE SEASON TICKET WAITING LIST Ever dreamed of owning your very own Season Ticket at the Theatre of Dreams? Here is your chance Supporters can now register their interest and join the Season Ticket waiting list online or by texting 'SEASON' to 60442. One United Members...

With Wes Brown reportedly injured and Gary Neville lacking pace, it is likely Sir Alex Ferguson will play Rafael at right back against AC Milan tomorrow and will again face Ronaldinho. “It was a great privilege for me, ” said Rafael. “It made me feel that the manager really trusts me by giving me the opportunity to

United by absence: Fans' protest means Old Trafford will be full of empty seats for AC Milan visit to Manchester | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sp ort/football/article-1256504/U nited-absence-Fans-protest-mea ns-Old-Trafford-seats-AC-Milan -visit-Manchester.html) *United by absence: Fans' protest means Old Trafford will be full of empty seats for AC Milan visit to Manchester* Thousands of Manchester United fans are ready to boycott the opening 10...

Beckham's air of humility testamentto Ferguson's valuable lessons in early United life Beckham's air of humility testamentto Ferguson's valuable lessons in early United life - Soccer, Sport - Independent.ie (http://www.independent.ie/spo rt/soccer/beckhams-air-of-humi lity-testamentto-fergusons-val uable-lessons-in-early-united- life-2092351.html) Alex Ferguson will sit down for a Champions League press conference today and wish he was anywhere else. Cleaning Mike Riley's car, polishing Arsene Wenger's boots...

So, after reading an "article" on goal.com that asks this question, I got curious what do you caftards think of it? which side do you think was greater? If you were to do a head-to-head comparison of these two starting elevens who would come out as the winner? Try to be as unbiased as possible, unlike that retard Carlo Garganese...

From The Times, using the David Beckham returns theme again. David Beckham’s debt to Sir Alex Ferguson - Times Online (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/ tol/sport/columnists/matt_dick inson/article7054512.ece) But with a nice little dig at Chelsea players along the way! Sir Alex Ferguson will sit down for a Champions League press conference today and wish he was anywhere else. Cleaning Mike Riley’s car, polishing Arsène...

Just heard this, is it old news? I hadnt seen anything about it before. Fucker if true, more inury woe within our sqaud and yet another injury for wes. Also who plays right back for England now?? Crocked Wes Brown's World Cup fear: Manchester United defender a major doubt for South Africa | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sp ort/football/article-1256232/C rocked-Wes-Browns-World-Cup-fe ar-Manchester-United-defender- major-doubt-South-Africa.html?...

17-year-old forward, Will Keane, scored the only goal of the game in our Reserves’ 1-0 victory over Stockport Reserves. Will, who is from Stockport, also has a twin brother in the team, who plays in defence. Er, Keano, there’s only one Keano! "VIDEO: Will Keane Scores Winner For Reserves… Wearing Number 16 Shirt" was originally published at

Can we have a contestant please!!

Sir Alex Ferguson revealed this week that Gary Neville may still have another year at Manchester United in him, although unlike Ryan Giggs and Edwin Van der Sar, Nev has yet to be offered a contract extension. Despite injuries and suspension this season, Neville has made 19 appearances, which may suggest the manager is right in

And so it begins in earnest. After months of pressure being to filter through from fan groups, the last few weeks have seen Manchester United fans begin to turn up the pressure on the Glazer family. Do not be fooled by people giving this anti-American slant, this is not about such trivial matters as nationality.

When AC Milan takes the field at Old Trafford to face the European giants Manchester United, David Beckham will step foot in the ‘Theater of

Spring is here and what started out as a transitional season for the Reds looks like it could turn into a golden year. You can get 11.0 (10/1) on United pulling off a League Cup, Premier League and Champions League treble and something tell us those odds will narrow over the coming weeks. On Wednesday,

Spring is here and what started out as a transitional season for the Reds looks like it could turn into a golden year. You can get 11.0 (10/1) on United pulling off a League Cup, Premier League and Champions League treble and something tell us those odds will narrow over the coming weeks. On Wednesday,

Champions League final tickets on sale on UEFA.COM (http://www.uefa.com/uefachamp ionsleague/news/newsid=1458258 .html) For those of you who fancy a gamble. Pretty steep pricing though!

I remember us having a thread about this last year.. Now that we are coming near the tail end of the competition I was hoping we could get a regularly updated thread on the same.

*Ferguson has funds to sign new striker and goalkeeper* By Harry Harris, Soccernet Football Correspondent Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has funds - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/ news/story?id=752463&sec;=engl and&cc;=5901) Sir Alex Ferguson will be allowed to spend up to £80 million this summer as he targets a new striker and goalkeeper. Ferguson has been reluctant to...

>Missed and Matched - 8 Things I noticed from the weekends action | FootballFanCast.com (http://www.footballfancast.co m/football-blogs/missed-matche d-8-noticed-weekends-action) < Image: http://www.indofamily.net/m... One Hundred alright? *_The Premier League_* *Arsenal 3-1 Burnley* - Terrible misses were fittingly the theme of the day as Arsenal’s players pledged their support for a player they missed terribly by promising to “Do it for Rambo” forgetting of...

Our football club as it was first known, Newton Heath, was having great financial difficulties in 1901 and needed to raise £1000 to avoid bankruptcy. The club held a four day fair to raise money at St. James’ Hall on Oxford Road. By the third day, despite a donation from City, United were struggling and

Rio Ferdinand sings the praises of Dimitar Berbatov after his man of the match performance for Manchester United in our 1-0 victory over Wolves at the weekend. “I wasn’t surprised at Berba’s work-rate, ” said Ferdinand. “To be honest if you look at the statistics you’ll see that he’s one of the hardest runners in our team

- The FA Cup quarterfinals and Manchester United and Arsenal's continued assault on the Premiership's lead highlight this weekend review edition of the EPL Talk podcast. Laurence McKenna and Richard Farley take you through - the four FA Cup matches,

which player do you consider good enough to replace our ginger legend?. I know there is a thread about it. But it was created to post "reasonable" options, now I would like to hear your football taste without any restrictions , it doesnt matter if the player you desire for our team is an almost impossible gift. So, remember you...

Hopefully it's not a break, the lad has no luck with injuries. Crocked Wes Brown's World Cup fear: Manchester United defender a major doubt for South Africa | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sp ort/football/article-1256232/C rocked-Wes-Browns-World-Cup-fe ar-Manchester-United-defender- major-doubt-South-Africa.html? ITO=1490) Crocked Wes Brown's World Cup fear: Manchester United defender a major doubt for South Africa Wes Brown fears his World Cup dream is over...

Get the fuck in!:keano: Sky Sports | Football | Premier League | News | Fergie drops Neville hint (http://www.skysports.com/stor y/0, 19528, 11661_6008052, 00.html?) Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has dropped a strong hint that Gary Neville will be at Old Trafford for another season at least. The 35-year-old former England full-back is out of contract in the summer, leading...

He’s my hero of sorts, the integral piece of the attacking puzzle to my beloved Manchester United and my (adopted) country of England. He’s the bulldog who never gives up, the born leader with enough natural footballing talent to make the recently departed Cristiano Ronaldo raise an eye in disbelief and possibly realize United haven’t

Quote *Gary Neville: Can I give my all to management? Probably not. After 19 years with United, the veteran right-back is wondering whether a career in management would be for him* Gary Neville knows how the controversy industry works. "It's all noise, really. It's all fluff and noise, " he says, casting his thoughts back to the night he raised...

1-0 up with just under 20 minutes to go; yet the way the game was ending – with Wolves pressing and United failing to convert

Ahead of Manchester United’s 1-0 victory over Wolves, which was a hard fought affair that we came close to drawing, Sir Alex Ferguson was critical of our star player, Wayne Rooney. After struggling for fitness three days earlier in the League Cup final, and seeing team mate Michael Owen pick up an injury on the

I reckon the capacity has dropped by around 500 due to the exec/VIP seats linked below. Does anyone know if the new seats with balconies will extend the whole way around the stadium? Image: http://www.flickr.com/photo... Flickr Photo Download: Old Trafford Stadium (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ ahmekr/4321245965/sizes/o/)

When Jonny Evans played on loan at Sunderland, his mum and dad would make the journey up to the North East to watch him play… …apart from when United were playing at home, and they would take the season tickets they’ve had for years to Old Trafford to watch the reds play. David Beckham, who was brought

most of our signings from the last 5 or 6 years have been pretty poor in my opinion and the weird thing is, the signings which most people moaned about at the time are the ones that are now the most successful (vidic, evra, valencia) and the ones that most people got excited about have been pretty shit (berbatov, nani,...

Jamie Carragher, who is described on Liverpool FC’s official website as “Mr Liverpool“, has today revealed that if he isn’t offered a new deal at the end of next season when his current contract expires, he won’t be bothered. “The club will give me a new contract if they want to, ” said Carragher. “If not it

He is the best chairman United has ever had - and it makes me really sad to see anti-Gill banners. Gill has been brilliant for United - and some of the banners at Molineux were ridiculous to say the least. Sure - he has a decent paycheck - but if he was to leave United, he could easily find a...

There's a stats fest in today's current bun. Quote WHEN Wayne Rooney embarks on his award-collecting tour at the end of the season, the Footballer of the Year- elect will send more than a passing nod in the direction of Antonio Valencia. Of his last five headed goals, the Ecuador winger has provided four of the crosses. On Wednesday, David...

EPL XI Van Der Sar Brown Rio Vidic Evra-- --Valencia Fletcher Scholes Nani-- Berbatov--Rooney Champions League XI (4-3-3 Home & 4-5-1 Away) Van Der Sar --Brown Rio Vidic Evra-- Carrick--Scholes--Fletcher -Nani Rooney Park--

Wolves 0-1 Manchester United English Premier League 6 March 2010 Paul Scholes scored a goal midway through the second half to lead Man U to the top of

and turn the game around when the chips are down, we're under the cosh and/or we're not creating anything. I don't mean necessarily doing something brilliant, but changing the game and the mood of the side through sheer effort of will. Rooney Scholes Evra That's about it. Maybe Fletch at times, and I can see Valencia becoming more like that...

What's the deal with him lately? Not had aany playing time at all for a long time has he?

Seems every time we start with those two in a midfield three we play Scholes as the deepest-lying midfielder for a bit, to then realise he's not Pirlo and is our biggest goal threat from midfield, and him and Carrick switch back to their more natural positions. Why do we keep trying it when it doesn't seem to be working?...

that was worse than watching paint dry. Thankfully, the eventual victory made it worth the ordeal.

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just read it..

Well if no-one else is going to do them VDS - good Wes - orange Gaz - Showed a bit of fucking desire, COME ON. Rio - not his steadiest Vidic - headed the ball; moderate rape Evra - Greatest Player In History Of Universe; decent Nani - crap Scholes - made it happen Gibson - slightly pointless, decent in...

"VIDEO: Scholes Scores 100th League Goal Against Wolves" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

1) Flossed my backside clean whilst listening to the music of David Bowie

Wolves vs United "LIVE BLOG: Wolves 0 – 1 United FT – Red Perspective" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

"PICTURES: United Beat Wolves" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

After blowing the opportunity to sign Aaron Ramsey a couple of years ago by sending Gary Neville to meet the youngster, opposed to Arsene Wenger’s tactic of getting a private jet to fly out the player and family to meet him, Sir Alex Ferguson made sure he did things properly when it came to the

In a recent post entitled Paul Scholes He Scores, …..Blunders, I asked readers of EPL Talk to leave comments remembering the most odd or freakishly scored goals they’d ever witnessed. The feedback was moderate at best, until my Father of all people recently stumbled upon what has to be the gem of all gems. The Helicopter piloting,

Antonio Valencia has again spoken to distance himself from the comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo. Valencia fills the requirements of a proper winger very well, unlike Ronaldo, who was ridiculously good at scoring goals and whose position became more and more central all the time. Valencia has scored more goals than James Milner, Ashley Young, Shaun Wright-Phillips and

After picking up the first trophy of the season in last weekends Carling Cup final, in the process retaining the trophy and becoming the first side ever to do so. The week has since been littered with talk of the Glazers and a possible takeover from ‘the Red Knights’. Whether this will emerge as a

Stats Total minutes of football: 1119 Total goals: 9 Goal ratio: 1 goal per 124 minutes (roughly 1 goal per 1.3 games) Assists: 2 (1 in Prem, 1 in the League Cup) Goal responsibility ratio: 1 goal per 102 minutes (roughly 1 goal scored or assisted per 1.1 games) Accolades 2nd highest scorer in the Champions League (behind 1st place...

Whilst David Gill is happy to say whatever he thinks the Glazers expect of him, Sir Alex Ferguson has been speaking his mind in relation to the green and gold protests. Not only has he reiterated his point that he has no problem with the protests, but has even added he is delighted to see our

Andy still harping on about it. Or at least, The Sun have sensationalised it again. Anyone ever heard Teddy's take on it?

After Arsenal striker Eduardo broke his leg, Gunners came in our in full support of their player, unfurling a banner which claimed they would win the Premiership and the European Cup in his name. Arsenal were top of the table at the end of February, but after drawing away to Birmingham, despite their opponents going down

Manchester United have the opportunity to go top of the table later today as they take on Wolves whilst Chelsea play in the FA Cup. A draw would be enough to see us go top, thanks to a superior goal difference, whilst a win would put us two points clear with Chelsea not playing in the

Sir Alex Ferguson has laid in to the poor quality of the Wembley pitch after losing both Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen to injuries following playing on it. “I think Wembley’s a difficult pitch, ” said Ferguson. “I thought a horse show had been on it by the time I went on it. It reminded me of

The Red Devils can go top of the English Premier League table with a win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

Without wanting to delve too deep into the calculations and statistics of it all - this season really feels like it has been a heavy one for injuries. As well as the obvious ones such as the unprecedented crisis we had in our defence earlier in the season, we are now finding ourselves with yet more potential problems, and see...

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The headline on the Sun's front page this morning, although not yet published onliner. I don't suppose anyone has any ideas as to what it is about precisely?