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- Rio: I took Carrick to the pub after England squad news
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS: Pedro and Griezmann to Manchester United?
| Posted: 08 Jun 2014 10:25 AM PDT
Diego Maradona has become an official member of the Kuwaiti Manchester United Supporters Club, after a member of the group was working with him on a reality TV show called Vuctorious in Dubai. He joins Dwight Yorke, Peter Schmeichel, Michael Owen and Andy Cole who are also members of MUSC Kuwait. Maradona met up with our squad in Dubai in February this year and came to Carrington a few years earlier. ------------ The Republik of Mancunia has brought out a brilliant downloadable World Cup preview. It contains 20 articles written by football experts on the countries our players will be representing in Brazil. There is also exclusive content from this country's top football journalists, such as Sid Lowe, Martin Lipton, Sam Wallace and Dominic Fifield. All profit is going to charity. More info on the RoM World Cup preview can be found here. Minimum price is £4. Enter your e-mail address to receive the download and the price you would like to pay. |
| Rio: I took Carrick to the pub after England squad news Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:22 AM PDT Michael Carrick, like most players at the club, had a pretty awful season for United in 2013-2014. Rio Ferdinand has today claimed that it was a mistake for Roy Hodgson to leave Carrick out of the squad for Brazil though, despite such a poor year. “As someone involved in that extraordinary campaign, it's safe to say it was a rollercoaster ride, and draining emotionally,” Rio said. “It's a real shame for Carrick that one side-effect was losing his place on the greatest stage. He was downbeat about the news — and I know because I was with him when he got the call to say he wasn't going. Nemanja Vidic and I took him to the pub for a consolation drink. If anything, I was even more shocked than Carrick. If there is an obvious replacement then fine, but there isn't. He's been under-appreciated in an England shirt and never had the respect he deserves. He's the best holding midfielder England have. He knows the role. He's not constantly wondering whether to stay or go because he plays it, week in, week out. But he's not been utilised by the national managers, not given that run of eight, nine, 10 games over a sustained period to settle.” Rio concedes that last season was always going to be difficult without Sir Alex Ferguson, but reckons England might now have a difficult time at the World Cup without Carrick in the squad. “It was always going to be a tough season,” he added. “Moyes replacing Sir Alex has to be the toughest gig in football. You have to give Moyes some credit for his efforts but it was a tough year — and ultimately Carrick paid. I hope England don't suffer now, too.” ------------ The Republik of Mancunia has brought out a brilliant downloadable World Cup preview. It contains 20 articles written by football experts on the countries our players will be representing in Brazil. There is also exclusive content from this country's top football journalists, such as Sid Lowe, Martin Lipton, Sam Wallace and Dominic Fifield. All profit is going to charity. More info on the RoM World Cup preview can be found here. Minimum price is £4. Enter your e-mail address to receive the download and the price you would like to pay. |
| Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:18 AM PDT Scott writes for Bleacher Report about controversial international moments for our players. The Guardian reports United have been told they have to pay £60m to bring Pogba back. Pride of all Europe looks at why Van Gaal will be a success. The Telegraph reckons that Rooney should start for England. The RoM World Cup preview has excellent articles on all our players and the international teams they will be representing this summer. 20 articles and responses from some of the best journalists. Just £4 with all proceeds going to charity. ------------ The Republik of Mancunia has brought out a brilliant downloadable World Cup preview. It contains 20 articles written by football experts on the countries our players will be representing in Brazil. There is also exclusive content from this country's top football journalists, such as Sid Lowe, Martin Lipton, Sam Wallace and Dominic Fifield. All profit is going to charity. More info on the RoM World Cup preview can be found here. Minimum price is £4. Enter your e-mail address to receive the download and the price you would like to pay. |
| TRANSFER RUMOURS: Pedro and Griezmann to Manchester United? Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:08 AM PDT Pedro – 26 Years Old Another product of Barcelona's youth system, Pedro's first two full seasons with the senior team saw him score fourty-five goals from his usual wide position. A player with extreme speed, Pedro is often used as a left winger but can play on either flank, often cutting inside from either side as he is comfortable with the ball on either foot which enables him to attack full backs and the goal at every opportunity. Whilst most wingers in modern football tend to be flashy in style, which can be to the detriment of the team at times, Pedro is more simple in his approach, he is the perfect team player. Excelling at holding the ball and feeding in his teammates, it is often an unnoticed contribution but he is crucial to his team's style of play and success. Where would he fit in? United currently have a number of wingers at the club, none of which have the combination of directness and team ethic as Pedro. Where the likes of Young, Valencia and Nani will drive to the byline and look to cross the ball in to the strikers, Pedro will look to get them involved much sooner with short passes to feet, which will suit the likes of Van Persie and Rooney. Pedro also provides a regular source of goals from the wings, meaning that defenders can not just solely focus on the United strike force when trying to limit goals. Chances of signing? Once an irreplaceable part of the Barcelona team, Pedro's playing time has diminished through the signings of Alexis Sanchez, Fabregas and more recently Neymar. With the new crop of Barcelona youth players starting to emerge, Pedro may need to look to new pastures to maintain a regular involvement in a first team. Pedro's comments about the uncertainty of his future have also fueled rumours that he may be on his way out this summer. Antoine Griezmann – 23 Years Old Real Sociedad's recent rise to prominence has been largely due to the performances of the young French star, Griezmann. Technically a superior player to Pedro, his light touch and dribbling ability make him a dangerous playmaker to contain. Another wide player gifted with extreme pace, Griezmann has been a nightmare for defences in La Liga. His speed and skill combined make him very adept at keeping hold of the ball, combined with an explosive shot with incredible accuracy he provides a multi-dimensional threat. Perhaps one area of concern is his lack of strength on the ball which can often lead to inconsistent performances if he is roughed up by the opposition but with his age he has plenty of time to remedy the problem. Where would he fit in? Griezmann's versatility means that he could play anywhere in behind the striker. Far more capable as a winger, his ability to beat the defence and involve those around him with his eye for a pass would make him a unique threat for United. Long range prowess and a touch of inconsistency seems to suggest that he is similar to a current United player in Nani but Griezmann's passing and his involving of teammates make him a highly less selfish player. Chances of signing? Griezmann's departure from Real Sociedad seems imminent but United will face plenty of competition. Whilst he may prefer to stay in La Liga it seems unlikely he will realise his dream with both Barcelona and Real Madrid stocked in depth and quality in similar positions, leaving a move abroad. PSG may be tempted to bring a French national player into their fold but if United manage to pay the €30m buyout clause, the lure of Old Trafford may be enough to entice the young star. ------------ The Republik of Mancunia has brought out a brilliant downloadable World Cup preview. It contains 20 articles written by football experts on the countries our players will be representing in Brazil. There is also exclusive content from this country's top football journalists, such as Sid Lowe, Martin Lipton, Sam Wallace and Dominic Fifield. All profit is going to charity. More info on the RoM World Cup preview can be found here. Minimum price is £4. Enter your e-mail address to receive the download and the price you would like to pay. |
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