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Post by Grunta on Mar 24, 2006 18:17:07 GMT 10
you haven't heard the bay yelling out "show us your golfswing?" or the subtle, yet classic "Fergie's got a 12 inch cock" after the QLD away game. |
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Post by dibo (pron. "DIB-OH") on Mar 24, 2006 19:09:12 GMT 10
ah yes, what subtle bards and balladeers we are!
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Post by DJ on Apr 7, 2006 8:45:10 GMT 10
May interest a few of you Man Utd fans out there! Man Utd sign £56m AIG shirt deal  Manchester United have signed the UK's biggest shirt sponsorship deal. The agreement with insurer American International Group (AIG) is worth £56.5m over four years, the club said. United have had to find a new backer after current sponsor Vodafone decided to end its £9m-a-year agreement from the end of this season. The deal is seen as key to United as they look to bolster their squad to help them challenge for domestic and European honours. Off and on the pitch, United have undergone a slight wobble during the past couple of years. Earlier this year, a survey said that Real Madrid had leapfrogged Manchester United to become the world's richest football club in terms of income. On the pitch, Chelsea have dominated the domestic league and United have failed to make an impression in European competitions. The club hopes that the shirt deal will go a long way towards helping to finance a recovery. However, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said the club's spending policy would remain the same. "The financial foundation will benefit the club as a whole and we can look forward to years of progress through that," he said. "But for me it's always going to be about how we can improve the team and nothing changes in that respect. "I go to (chief executive) David Gill and say 'this is a player I'd like', then we assess how much it's going to cost and take it from there." Verbal agreement The new shirt deal has not been without controversy. Earlier this week United were accused of "double dealing" by online casino firm Mansion. The company's chief negotiator claimed that Mansion and United had verbally agreed to a £70m shirt sponsorship deal before the football club pulled out. The club countered that it never holds exclusive talks and it was perfectly entitled to hold discussions with other firms. Previously, the UK's biggest shirt deal was Chelsea's current £50m five-year agreement with Samsung. United's search for a new backer was sparked after Vodafone said in November that it would start sponsoring the Uefa Champions League, both as an official partner and the official mobile network of the competition. The world's largest mobile phone company by revenue said it would continue to work with United, but that when the Champions League opportunity arose it was "too good to let go". The telecoms giant first started sponsoring United in 2000 but decided to take advantage of a get-out clause after the club was taken over by US sports magnate Malcolm Glazer. |
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Post by serious14 on Apr 11, 2006 9:14:16 GMT 10
Manchested United 2, Arsenal FC 0.
Bestest. Birthday Present. Ever.
;D
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Post by Pollock on Apr 15, 2006 9:52:30 GMT 10
Well they blew it last night by not getting the 3 points againts SUNDERLAND. NIl all.
HAHAHA
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Post by Bearinator on Apr 15, 2006 22:12:17 GMT 10
Those shirts look shit.
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Post by Perm on Aug 20, 2006 23:26:19 GMT 10
4-1 at half time against Fulham!
4-0 after 20 odd!
gee they look great on attack!
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Post by serious14 on Aug 21, 2006 0:25:09 GMT 10
We aren't the best team in the League for no reason PermBoy.....  Couldn't help but smile when I saw this on the live match update: "19 mins: GOAL RONALDO - This is sensational to watch! Fulham are being blown away! Rooney works his way down the left before picking out Ronaldo's run towards the back post and the Portuguese international makes no mistake with his fine volley from a tight angle." So much for them never playing together again. |
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Aug 21, 2006 8:56:09 GMT 10
Sean & James, I am really enjoying this thread.
It is early, sports fans, but when you make the trip to the Theatre of Dreams, be ready for a Red Devil onslaught!!
May the glory be all ours.
Cheerio,
AM
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Post by striker 9 on Aug 21, 2006 10:38:24 GMT 10
hey AM...don't get too excited - they only played Fulham! just wait until they come up agains Chelsea!  |
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Aug 21, 2006 11:31:15 GMT 10
Ugo,
I have tempered my enthusiasm in my post, if you read it carefully. I, like my comrades LouMacari, Serious, Perm & Farthing, love to put the Man Utd nay-sayers in their place. It will be a long season, with its fair share of ups and downs, but it is time to seriously challenge the Stamford Bridge boys, and Manchester United is ready and willing to fight.
May the glory be ours.
United in Manchester,
AM
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Post by Farthing on Aug 21, 2006 15:48:14 GMT 10
I think United have a real chance of winning it this year. If they continute to play some good one touch passing and good finished like last night they could beat anyone in the league, espically chelsea.
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Post by voice of reason on Aug 21, 2006 17:58:40 GMT 10
Spare a thought for Pompey...Champions for a Day!
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Post by greenpoleffc on Aug 21, 2006 23:21:00 GMT 10
No farkin comment
FTID
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Post by serious14 on Aug 22, 2006 12:15:30 GMT 10
Whilst I can understand the worries surrounding the departure of Mr. Nistelrooy, I think that the pre-season and Sunday's game showed that whilst we might not have a 30, 35 goal a season striker in the squad, the potential is definitely there for the goal scoring to be shared amongst the team. If Rooney behaves himself, he's definitely got 20, maybe even 25 goals in him somewhere. Ronaldo's a good goal sneak when he wants to be, and other players like Scholes, Giggs, and Solskjaer (coming off the bench in his case) are still good for 10 or so a season. The key to making all this work is Mr. Carrick deciding to be fit for more than one game at a time (I'm not his biggest fan, but given time he could be alright), and the immediate singing of Hargreaves from Bayern. I've always been a fan of his holding midfield play, and considering just how technically superior continental football can be when compared to the EPL, I think he'd bring a lot to the team going forward and back - essentially, replacing Keane (minus the red cards).
Glory Glory Man United 06/07.
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Post by Farthing on Aug 22, 2006 16:10:34 GMT 10
You also cant forget Saha in there, i am expeting him to have a very good season this year
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Post by serious14 on Aug 22, 2006 16:13:08 GMT 10
No, no I cannot. Very well spotted. He's got a quality shot on him as well.
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Post by Perm on Aug 28, 2006 0:11:42 GMT 10
hmm whos on top?
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Sept 11, 2006 14:45:47 GMT 10
I'm enjoying our form at the moment. Another win, this time against quality opposition in Tottenham Hotspur.
Those of my vintage will remember the great Spurs sides of the early 80's, with Villa, Ardiles, Crooks, Archibald, etc. It's a wonder that they haven't done much since then.
It will interesting to see how Man Utd in Europe, and whether Jose puts ALL his energies into winning the European Cup. I say it again; when we come visiting your place, watch out!!
May the glory be all ours.
United in Manchester,
AM
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Post by serious14 on Sept 11, 2006 15:50:59 GMT 10
What's that you say?? _Another_ 3 points vs. the Arse this coming Sunday, after Chelski and the Scouse Scum play each other to a standstill?? What a Sunday night to be enjoying Crown Casino after we catch the Victory napping. Glory Glory Man United.  |
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