Manchester United Thread

[ninjabreakz]

Henry's body is in hiding from Danny Mills at the moment, Good old Danny will snap him next time they play on the same pitch

Do you guys really need Milner from Leeds with Saha and RVN? I mean if one of those 2 gets injured then the other is capable of playing upfront alone with Scholes behind.

Wouldnt be willing to sell Ole to the Boro would u?

Boy, do Boro need an Ole at the moment! (Obviously not an injured one!)

 

[Boro]

Indeed we do - altho we dont need one to put the arse out of the CC and FA Cup (ok so maybe not FA but hey)!

Where's he gonna fit back into your team anyway? No room upfront with RVN and Saha surely so is he gonna be back to being a super sub?

 

[Metallica]

saha is set to be unveiled at 2.00pm today, finally we have a numero 9

 

[Vannizzlefashizzal]

No more signings for us til summer now.

No interest in Milner at all.

Saha, Miller and Dong is the be all and end all of our Winter signings.

Press conference to introduce Saha as our new number 9, if he he's half as good as Cole was for us in that Shirt then we'll be okay.

And Boro' you cant keep ya smoggy paws of Ole, ya club aint worthy!!!

 

[Nickybaker]

Strangely it doesn't have the same effect on me.

hahaha that game still gets to Wenger and gooners to this day...

beautiful!!!

The moment that gives me goosebumps, even though I didn't get to see it first time was Mickey T's goal at Anfield in 89. Now that is how you win a league in style. :mrgreen:

Good old Michael Thomas. Now, that takes me back! By the way, Nicky, does Henry`s body turn you on?

Doesn't it anyone!!!!

 

[ninjabreakz]

Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has finalised an agreement with Fulham for the transfer of Louis Saha.

The total consideration for this transfer is £12.825m (£11.5 m payable to Fulham, £0.575m levy payable to the FA Premier League and £0.75m fees payable to agents). The total consideration is payable within seven days of completion and the player has signed a five-year, five-month contract with the Club.

Louis Saha said: “I am absolutely delighted, it’s a dream come true. I would like to thank my family and all the people who have helped me through this, I am just happy everything turned out. To leave a great atmosphere like Fulham has been difficult, but I am glad to be joining one of the best clubs in the world.”

Sir Alex Ferguson said: “Louis is a young and exciting talent and has made incredible progress. We have got a young and gifted centre forward - his performances against Manchester United have showed us that. To have finally secured this deal is fantastic and a great boost to the club.”

David Gill, Chief Executive of Manchester United PLC, said: “This is a terrific signing for Manchester United and all our fans. Louis is a gifted player and will fit well into an already strong team.”

Saha fact file:
Born: 8th Aug 1978, Paris
Position: Centre forward
1994 – 1995, member of France under-17 side.
1997 - Scored the golden goal winner for France in the under-18 European Championship final against Portugal.
1997 - Made his first team debut for Metz against Bordeaux.
1999 - Joined Newcastle on loan.
2000 - Signed for Fulham.

Communications Department
23 January, 2004

 

[Nickybaker]

Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has finalised an agreement with Fulham for the transfer of Louis Saha.

The total consideration for this transfer is £12.825m (£11.5 m payable to Fulham, £0.575m levy payable to the FA Premier League and £0.75m fees payable to agents). The total consideration is payable within seven days of completion and the player has signed a five-year, five-month contract with the Club.

Louis Saha said: “I am absolutely delighted, it’s a dream come true. I would like to thank my family and all the people who have helped me through this, I am just happy everything turned out. To leave a great atmosphere like Fulham has been difficult, but I am glad to be joining one of the best clubs in the world.”

Sir Alex Ferguson said: “Louis is a young and exciting talent and has made incredible progress. We have got a young and gifted centre forward - his performances against Manchester United have showed us that. To have finally secured this deal is fantastic and a great boost to the club.”

David Gill, Chief Executive of Manchester United PLC, said: “This is a terrific signing for Manchester United and all our fans. Louis is a gifted player and will fit well into an already strong team.”

Saha fact file:
Born: 8th Aug 1978, Paris
Position: Centre forward
1994 – 1995, member of France under-17 side.
1997 - Scored the golden goal winner for France in the under-18 European Championship final against Portugal.
1997 - Made his first team debut for Metz against Bordeaux.
1999 - Joined Newcastle on loan.
2000 - Signed for Fulham.

Communications Department
23 January, 2004

It's gonna be interesting to see how he gets on. I personally think he's the next Forlan not horse face, but i'll be willing to eat my words if i'm wrong.

 

[ninjabreakz]

I don`t think he is the next Forlan - Saha is in superb form at the moment, he is young, and at the end of the day, French. Most of the French players are arrogant sods, but technical and very gifted. If he plays like where he left off at Fulham, we are in for a treat, especially with the United training facilities at his disposal and the players surrounding him - look at the support he will get from Scholes, Ruud, Giggs, Keane etc. Watch this space . . .

 

[Nickybaker]

I don`t think he is the next Forlan - Saha is in superb form at the moment, he is young, and at the end of the day, French. Most of the French players are arrogant sods, but technical and very gifted. If he plays like where he left off at Fulham, we are in for a treat, especially with the United training facilities at his disposal and the players surrounding him - look at the support he will get from Scholes, Ruud, Giggs, Keane etc. Watch this space . . .

I imagine though at Fulham the whole gameplan would have been 'get the ball to louis' however I don't think he'll get that at Man Utd, Van needledick will always be the favourite.

 

[ninjabreakz]

I don`t think he is the next Forlan - Saha is in superb form at the moment, he is young, and at the end of the day, French. Most of the French players are arrogant sods, but technical and very gifted. If he plays like where he left off at Fulham, we are in for a treat, especially with the United training facilities at his disposal and the players surrounding him - look at the support he will get from Scholes, Ruud, Giggs, Keane etc. Watch this space . . .

I imagine though at Fulham the whole gameplan would have been 'get the ball to louis' however I don't think he'll get that at Man Utd, Van needledick will always be the favourite.

What, like the Arsenal gameplan? Get the ball to Henry? If Saha can get a partnership going with Ruud (like the old Yorke/Cole double) then its game over. A lot of my Gooner friends where I live are shittin` themselves because we have gone into the transfer market and added depth to our squad, where as Arsenal still haven`t bought a new player. Its the on-going debate, the Goons are fuc*ed if Henry gets injured - and in the heart-of-hearts, you all know that.

 

[Nickybaker]

I don`t think he is the next Forlan - Saha is in superb form at the moment, he is young, and at the end of the day, French. Most of the French players are arrogant sods, but technical and very gifted. If he plays like where he left off at Fulham, we are in for a treat, especially with the United training facilities at his disposal and the players surrounding him - look at the support he will get from Scholes, Ruud, Giggs, Keane etc. Watch this space . . .

I imagine though at Fulham the whole gameplan would have been 'get the ball to louis' however I don't think he'll get that at Man Utd, Van needledick will always be the favourite.

What, like the Arsenal gameplan? Get the ball to Henry? If Saha can get a partnership going with Ruud (like the old Yorke/Cole double) then its game over. A lot of my Gooner friends where I live are shittin` themselves because we have gone into the transfer market and added depth to our squad, where as Arsenal still haven`t bought a new player. Its the on-going debate, the Goons are fuc*ed if Henry gets injured - and in the heart-of-hearts, you all know that.

That's true, the only time we could have said look we can play without Henrywas at the Walkers stadium, but we fucked that by letting in a ast minute equaliser. I think we will get a quality striker in the summer but by then it could be too late.

 

[hutch]

I think Saha will do well, like Yorke did in his first season. I dont think Saha will go off the boil after a few seasons though, not really the party animal that Dwight was and I can see him getting better each year. He' s a good finisher I hope he does well.

 

[Nickybaker]

I think he looks scary, like an african witch doctor.

 

[Vannizzlefashizzal]

Its been up in the air with the transfer of Robben, as with the Saha deal, Chelsea have come in to try and get the same player, but as Charlton have shown this week, money isnt everything.

Robben's father and agent:

"It is quite simple. Arjen will play only for PSV or United."

So it seems Roman will have to go and spend his money on something else.

 

[Nickybaker]

I think it's now a mind game between teams and Roman, just a chance or someone to say"Yeah I told Roman NO!"

I read a great part of mediawatch the other day where they had Coleman saying, "Saha will leave this club over my dead body". The quote underneath read, oh dear, poor Mrs Coleman.

 

[Vannizzlefashizzal]

Fergie on Saha:

"We wanted to get him on a long contract, he is a young player we feel will develop into a very good one. Three years ago he played against us in the FA Cup and did very well and that is when our interest began.

"When Fulham came into the Premiership it was impossible to do any business at that point but we kept looking at him and this year we decided to make an offer. That was refused but it started the negotiations and we are delighted that we have been able to secure his transfer.

"Strikers we've brought to the club in the past have been very different but they all share a great enthusiasm to play the game. Louis has two good feet, he is very quick and aggressive and is good in the air. They are great assets to have and a little bit different from the players we have at the moment. It's fantastic to see a developing, quality player come to the club and in the next few years I expect him to be even better."

 

[Ellis]

Can't wait to get home tonight, i'll be updated my beloved Utd with a new strikeforce Saha alongside Ruud, I can see it being pretty deadly!!

 

[hutch]

I've just realised Saha is the first left footed striker we've had in years. As far back as I can remember, all our strikers have been right footed....
Ruud, Forlan, Solskjaer, Cole, Yorke, Teddy, Eric, McClair, Hughes......have I missed anyone?
Jordi Cruyff was left footed if I remember correctly, but was he really classed as a striker? Even if he was, he wasnt exactly one of our more prominent signings.

 

[Nickybaker]

I've just realised Saha is the first left footed striker we've had in years. As far back as I can remember, all our strikers have been right footed....
Ruud, Forlan, Solskjaer, Cole, Yorke, Teddy, Eric, McClair, Hughes......have I missed anyone?
Jordi Cruyff was left footed if I remember correctly, but was he really classed as a striker? Even if he was, he wasnt exactly one of our more prominent signings.

I would even class him as a footballer :mrgreen:

 

[Vannizzlefashizzal]

Following in our footsteps, Liverpool are going to launch their own TV station.


First day schedule


8:00-9:00 Scrapheap Challenge
Two teams of contestants try to assemble a decent football team from
the Liverpool squad.

9:00-11:00 Film: As Good As It Gets
Liverpool qualify for the UEFA Cup.

11:00 - 12:00 Faking It
Gerard Houllier pretends to be a football manager but will he fool
anyone??

12:00 - 13:00 How do they do that?
Stories behind the most unbelievable events and occurrences. This
weeks programme concentrates on Emile Heskey. How does he keep getting

picked for the England team? How comes a guy built like a "Brick
Privvy" spends more time on his back then Jordan does? The most
unbelievable story is HOW THE HELL did he manage to score an overhead
kick against Birmingham? Was it meant to be a pass? Find out.......

14:00 - 15:00 The Weakest Link
Anne Robinson hosts this popular quiz programme. Tonights special
contestants are the entire Liverpool midfield.

15:00 - 16:00 Holby City
This weeks episode: "Hypochondriac". Michael Owen is admitted for
another hamstring injury sustained playing pool/golf with his mates,
but discharges himself immediately when he realises he's forgotten his
Teddy Bear.

16:00 - 18:00 Film: End of Days
Liverpool's realisation that a once great European footballing force
now target the Worthless Cup as their only hope of silverware (besides
nicking hubcaps). Hubcaps it is then......

18:00 - 19:00 Film '04
Jonathan Ross reviews all the latest blockbuster movies. This week he
reviews Bend It Like Big Nose, El Hadj Diouf and the 40000 Thieves.

19:00 - 20:00 Whose Line is it Anyway?
Ex-Liverpool player and Anfield favourite Robbie Fowler discusses drug
etiquette at parties and reflects on how Manchester "skag" isn't as
good as that from Liverpool.

20:00 - 22:00 Newsnight Special
Incredible footage taken by the Americans, shot last Saturday, watched
by the nation. A dazed, disheveled and clearly bewildered leader being
led from his temporary shelter. The slow realisation that the mighty
empire he thought he ruled had esembled, and that the game was finally
up. Finally knowing that, instead of being loved, he was hated by his
own people and laughed at by everyone else...........and Phil Thompson
next to him in the dugout didn't look much better.

22:00 - 22:04 Attacking Highlights
All Liverpools attacking highlights from the first half of the Season.

 

[ninjabreakz]

I've just realised Saha is the first left footed striker we've had in years. As far back as I can remember, all our strikers have been right footed....
Ruud, Forlan, Solskjaer, Cole, Yorke, Teddy, Eric, McClair, Hughes......have I missed anyone?
Jordi Cruyff was left footed if I remember correctly, but was he really classed as a striker? Even if he was, he wasnt exactly one of our more prominent signings.

Forlan is both-footed, but his stronger one is his left.

 

[Metallica]

I don`t think he is the next Forlan - Saha is in superb form at the moment, he is young, and at the end of the day, French. Most of the French players are arrogant sods, but technical and very gifted. If he plays like where he left off at Fulham, we are in for a treat, especially with the United training facilities at his disposal and the players surrounding him - look at the support he will get from Scholes, Ruud, Giggs, Keane etc. Watch this space . . .

I imagine though at Fulham the whole gameplan would have been 'get the ball to louis' however I don't think he'll get that at Man Utd, Van needledick will always be the favourite.

What, like the Arsenal gameplan? Get the ball to Henry? If Saha can get a partnership going with Ruud (like the old Yorke/Cole double) then its game over. A lot of my Gooner friends where I live are shittin` themselves because we have gone into the transfer market and added depth to our squad, where as Arsenal still haven`t bought a new player. Its the on-going debate, the Goons are fuc*ed if Henry gets injured - and in the heart-of-hearts, you all know that.

so true

 

[hutch]

Forlan is both-footed, but his stronger one is his left.

Really? I always assumed he was right-footed with a good left foot.

 

[ninjabreakz]

Yeah, seriously Hutch, he is left-pegged.

 

[Evo]

 

[Metallica]

Following in our footsteps, Liverpool are going to launch their own TV station.


First day schedule


8:00-9:00 Scrapheap Challenge
Two teams of contestants try to assemble a decent football team from
the Liverpool squad.

9:00-11:00 Film: As Good As It Gets
Liverpool qualify for the UEFA Cup.

11:00 - 12:00 Faking It
Gerard Houllier pretends to be a football manager but will he fool
anyone??

12:00 - 13:00 How do they do that?
Stories behind the most unbelievable events and occurrences. This
weeks programme concentrates on Emile Heskey. How does he keep getting

picked for the England team? How comes a guy built like a "Brick
Privvy" spends more time on his back then Jordan does? The most
unbelievable story is HOW THE HELL did he manage to score an overhead
kick against Birmingham? Was it meant to be a pass? Find out.......

14:00 - 15:00 The Weakest Link
Anne Robinson hosts this popular quiz programme. Tonights special
contestants are the entire Liverpool midfield.

15:00 - 16:00 Holby City
This weeks episode: "Hypochondriac". Michael Owen is admitted for
another hamstring injury sustained playing pool/golf with his mates,
but discharges himself immediately when he realises he's forgotten his
Teddy Bear.

16:00 - 18:00 Film: End of Days
Liverpool's realisation that a once great European footballing force
now target the Worthless Cup as their only hope of silverware (besides
nicking hubcaps). Hubcaps it is then......

18:00 - 19:00 Film '04
Jonathan Ross reviews all the latest blockbuster movies. This week he
reviews Bend It Like Big Nose, El Hadj Diouf and the 40000 Thieves.

19:00 - 20:00 Whose Line is it Anyway?
Ex-Liverpool player and Anfield favourite Robbie Fowler discusses drug
etiquette at parties and reflects on how Manchester "skag" isn't as
good as that from Liverpool.

20:00 - 22:00 Newsnight Special
Incredible footage taken by the Americans, shot last Saturday, watched
by the nation. A dazed, disheveled and clearly bewildered leader being
led from his temporary shelter. The slow realisation that the mighty
empire he thought he ruled had esembled, and that the game was finally
up. Finally knowing that, instead of being loved, he was hated by his
own people and laughed at by everyone else...........and Phil Thompson
next to him in the dugout didn't look much better.

22:00 - 22:04 Attacking Highlights
All Liverpools attacking highlights from the first half of the Season.

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: LOL thats funny, poor scousers

 

[footieBalla]

haha finally somebody to fill in the void the past number 9 (cole) left, and when diego missed his open net in the USA tour it was with his left foot, im sure of it, therefore i stick to the fact that forlan is right footed

-azn

 

[Boro]

haha finally somebody to fill in the void the past number 9 (cole) left, and when diego missed his open net in the USA tour it was with his left foot, im sure of it, therefore i stick to the fact that forlan is right footed

-azn

Or just shite :mrgreen:

 

[footieBalla]

hahaha i still remember what what the american (or he called himself spanish, but far from it) commentator said (when diego had his shirt over his head) "ooooh nooooo diego forlaaan... that is riiight, put that shirt back on your head!" haha

-azn

ps we still won anyway...

 

[Metallica]

Henry's body is in hiding from Danny Mills at the moment, Good old Danny will snap him next time they play on the same pitch

Do you guys really need Milner from Leeds with Saha and RVN? I mean if one of those 2 gets injured then the other is capable of playing upfront alone with Scholes behind.

Wouldnt be willing to sell Ole to the Boro would u?

although id love to see dirty danny mills break terry henrys legs i just cant see it happening, just look what happened at highbury when henry just took piss out of mills