Throwback Thursday: Just like old times

 

 

Rio's tour diary 2013: Episode 1

My Thoughts: Rooney, Mourinho and Moyes

ONE: MIP Rooney

Baba Kai might not be the best player we have but he is, without any doubt the Most Important Player for Manchester United. I have been trying to say this since the transfer rumors started but somehow I could not find the exact words until yesterday.

He is selfless and when he plays you can see the passion and determination in his every move. As Rio would put it; he is a man on a mission. His mission is always to fly the Red flag higher and above every other, and boy, does he always succeed!

Throw Back Thursday: A tribute to Beckham's hairstyles

Somewhere in 1980's

Seeing the Invicibles

Remember The Invisibles? Yap, that Arsenal class of 2004 that thought they could celebrate their 50th unbeaten game at Old Trafford! Old Trafford?! Well, as we always say, only one set of dreams come true at the Theatre of Dreams, and that is not the dreams of visitors. This occasion was no different.

But how did Manchester United do it?

They Got My Attention: Rooney, Zaha, Alcantara, Rio + Januzaj

By: @Zamaradi_M

 ONE: Wayne 'Baba Kai' Rooney

Again, he got my attention but at least not for transfer reasons. Baba Kai got injured during training and had to cut his tour short. He is going back home to Coleen, Kai and Klay (what? keep up with your players and their families for hell's sake!). MUFC official twitter account also reported that he might be out for at least a month, which means he might miss Community Shield but might be available for Swansea on 17th August. A month from July 11 is August 11, no?

This injury also means that Welbeck has to step up because Zam Persie and Chicha are yet to join the team.

Me: Welbeck, good luck because if last season is any indication, you gonna need lots of luck!

As you would expect, the injury just made an introduction to another chapter of the Rooney madness. Some believe that he was sent home to pack and the injury was just a story to not take the attention from the tour. Until that is announced by the club, it is just a rumor!

Get well soon Baba Kai.

They Got My Attention: P. Neville, Rooney and Alcantara + Nick Powell

By: @Zamaradi_M

 

1. Phil Neville

Phil played for MUFC between 1995 and 2005. He also played under Moyes at Everton, so when Moyes called him in to his team of coaches I was not surprised at all, just very happy!

So, Phil will be reunited with former team mate Ryan Giggs on the coaching staff as well as coach some former team mates. It is always nice to see them come back, but what is even better is when they say those nice things about MUFC, especially how much they love the club. Kinda makes us feel that we are not the only ones obsessed dangerously in love with MUFC!

"When David called to give me this opportunity, I couldn’t resist. I gave my all when I played for Everton but it is no secret that this club is in my heart."

 Me: Phil, you have always and will always be in our hearts too.

He also added this;

"I’ve really enjoyed working with David and his staff as a player and I think that, together with Ryan, we can make a real contribution to Manchester United."

I was nervous about this transition as it looked like everything was going to change, especially after that coaching staff clean up. Seeing familiar faces coming back and Giggs promoted to the coaching bench really calms me down. Are we going to welcome another prodigal son this season? You know, that son who really, really misses home?

Newest members of the Coaching staff.

Well, Rio will now have to know his place, no?

For old time's sake! Those good ol' days! Young Rafael and Fabio have another mentor now.

 Source: manutd.com

2. Wayne 'Baba Kai' Rooney

I can't wait for Baba Kai to stop getting my attention which also means, get the fuck away from media. And that will only be done once he makes up his mind.

There is still no confirmation as for whether he had that talk with Moyes or not. But Moyes publicly confirmed that Rooney is not for sale. But if Baba Kai wants to leave he will have to put in an official transfer request. Apparently, the transfer request that Sir Alex was talking about was not even a formal one!

Me: I am done talking to you Baba Kai.

Well, just another chapter in the Rooney madness!

Blue is really not his color! Fashion experts, back me up on this one.

 

 If Rooney in Arsenal shirt doesn't make you laugh, then I don't know what does!

This one I like!

Source: The Guardian

3. Thiago Alcantara

It's basically more speculations. And you know how good people are with observing? Addition to this is that Thiago's father has put his restaurant up for sale which people translate it to him getting ready for a move to Manchester. But again, Thiago's brother has signed a new contract with Barcelona, would his father move and leave him alone? May be their mother will stay in Barcelona and their father will move to Manchester with Thiago. Did I just try to resolve a family issue that might not even be existing?

Another observation is that Thiago was featured in Barcelona FC's (after the 'I love Barcelona' I think we should differentiate Barcelona the city from the club) new kit's ad on their website but was cropped out on the one they posted on their instargram account.

And here is the evidence!

 

Me: Get it done already or stop torturing us!

And apparently, a source from MUFC told ESPN (and others I guess) that Alcantara's deal is almost done and Moyes might announce that today, on his first official press conference as MUFC Manager.

We'll just have to wait....

Source: ESPN

I just made a new discovery. My discovery has a name, his name is Nick Powell.

NOTE: These They Got My Attention posts are not a daily thing. I post when I can and of course when I want. Just don't expect a daily fix.