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Monthly Archives: October, 2009

Barnsley FC 0 – 2 Manchester United: Some Thoughts [League Cup]

Written by Franky on October 28, 2009 — Comments

As expected Sir Alex made different changes to the squad and the Red Devils started with a completely different line up. Foster made his return in goal and as predicted Fabio, Michael Owen, Danny Wellbeck and Machedo all started. Other players to start were Gary Neville, Wes Brown, Rafael Da Silva, Evans, Anderson and [...]

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Barnsley FC – Manchester United [League Cup]

Written by Franky on October 27, 2009 — Comments

Tonight we play the fourth round of the League Cup, AKA Carling Cup or Milk Cup, away at Barnsley. There’s not much to say about this game other than that we can expect many changes again and it is likely that Fabio Da Silva will start, together with Owen and possibly also Macheda and Wellbeck. [...]

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Liverpool FC 2 – 0 ManUtd: Some Thoughts

Written by Franky on October 27, 2009 — Comments

It has taken a while to recover from Sunday’s game. Losing always is difficult, but losing to the Scousers is even harder. And Sunday’s game was one of those where nothing worked.
Let’s admit it: they ran faster, ran harder and wanted it more. And they had the support of top flight unexperienced referee Andre Marriner [...]

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15 Years Ago

Written by Franky on October 24, 2009 — Comments

15 Years ago after a thrilling 3-3 draw The Kop unrolled this banner at the end of the game.

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Liverpool FC – ManUtd Preview: THE Game [Prem]

Written by Franky on October 24, 2009 — Comments

Tomorrow is THE game and this year the trip to Anfield Road comes with two more bonus elements. First of all there is the question if the Anfield loyals will show Michael Owen the respect he deserves for his time at The Kop. The other factor is whether it will be the last game in [...]

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The Arabs Need A Translator, Hughes Needs A Calculator

Written by Franky on October 23, 2009 — Comments

If you thought that the Abu Dhabi family’s problems could have been made easier with the help of a decent translator, which could have saved them the embarrassment of buying a team without own stadium, you’ll have to think again.
Not only do the multi-billionaires have to live up that error now it also seems that [...]

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Liverpool FC – ManUtd [Prem]: Historic Videos

Written by Franky on October 23, 2009 — Comments

With another derby in front of us, probably the most exciting one every year, against the Dippers, what better way to preview with some older and memorable videos from the last years.
The Waiter Looks for Excuses Why Liverpool Might Not Win The League, AKA Rafa’s Epic Rant.
Long before Christmas Rafa Benitez launched an epic rant [...]

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CSKA Moscow 0 – 1 Manchester United [CL]

Written by Franky on October 23, 2009 — Comments

Manchester United booked their third win in as many games in the group stages of the 2009-2010 Champions League last night and is now all but qualified for the knock out phase with two home games and one away game at Vfl. Wolfsburg to go.

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ManUtd Travel to Moscow Without Five Stars [CL]

Written by Franky on October 19, 2009 — Comments

The second game in the Champions League group stages sees Manchester United travel to the Russian capital without several stars. Rooney, Giggs, Fletcher, Evra and Park Ji-Sung all are sidelined and stayed in Manchester.Berbatov and Vidic are doubtfull but travelled with the squad.
The game is the third in the qualification stages and if after wins [...]

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