Reminder!

Since the world seem to have forgotten just how much pain Utd can cause, to celebrate 15 years since our treble, here is a few photos for a kind reminder.

 

 

And this is how happy we can be!

 

 

And this is how loving we can be...

 

One Last try

We all remember that Becks goal. But what we didn't know is the fact that Sir Alex was ready to take him off right before the ball went in.

After he tried to score a similar goal and missed, Sir Alex turned to Brian Kid who was his assistant and said;

"If he tries that again he, is off."

 Minutes later, Becks tries again and this time it's a goal. Kidd turns to Sir Alex and told him;

"We'll have to take him off."

Source: The Daily Mail

Here and There

De Gea did an interview with Bwin and of the things he spoke about were his admiration for Giggs.

"I would like to have the skills of Giggs. I would like to repeat everything he has done in his career and have his skills."

Well, we get it, DDG would really love to have Giggs' skills.

And his favorite athletes that are non-footballers he kept it home with Rafa Nadal and he kept it United with Usain Bolt.

He also took part in the corner kick challenge and dedicated it to Anderson. Anderson took his a few week ago. Who scored the most points? Watch these two videos.

Ready or Not: Arsenal

No better way to start this post than with that photo of van Persie!

Arsenal are facing United for the 217th time. They have enjoyed only 17 wins of the 103 matches at the Theatre of Their Nightmares Dreams scoring 87 goals and conceded 192. That is an impressive +105 goal difference!

After this match, the best we can do is second place while the worst is tenth place. Well, coming from the bottom half just a few weeks ago that says a lot about our current form.

Arsenal should not be taken lightly though. Top of the league while leaving second placed Chelsea five points behind says enough about their Ozil form.

Questions, Troubled Kind Evra

A group photo that managed to represent every United fan's reaction after that Saints' goal. Jones for those who couldn't watch it, Evra looks angry, that guy who couldn't believe that we conceded and had to stand and take a closer look, Rafael is hiding, De Gea looks confused and beat, that woman holding her face is definitely crying. Look closer and you'll see your reaction represented here. Kudos to manutd.com photographers for capturing this moment.

 

 

Well, at least we have Januzaj for the next five years and looks like he is on the right track. The kid was voted Man of the match against Southampton which is his second in a row! Moyes and Ed, while we are still into signatures how about getting Rooney to putting one down?

Robin is back into scoring! We can all drink to that.

Loan Greetings: Federico Macheda

Kiko scoring against Sheffield Wednesday.

Macheda was on a month long loan to Doncaster Rovers starting from 16th September. His loan spell was cut shot with a hamstring injury and he returned to Manchester United on 8th October.

Though the contract with Doncaster will be expired by the time he is fit, his trip back is a guarantee, given Manchester United agrees.

Doncaster coach Paul Dickov (or PD as Rovers call him) has expressed his desire to have the 22 years old striker back and confirms that they are already in talks with Manchester United to make that happen;

"We are speaking to Manchester United to do a deal to get him back once he is fit."

Macheda played five games for Rovers and scored three goals in two matches, started with a double as Rovers drew against Nottingham Forest. This was also Macheda's home debut for the club. He recorded his third goal in a 1-0 win away to Sheffield Wednesday.

With that record Macheda is now their second top goal scorer with only a single goal behind Chris Brown (no relation).

That hamstring injury could not come at a worse time!

Those good ol' days.

 

 

Photo credit: Dail Mail

We wish you a quick recovery Kiko.

Keep that Red flag flying high.

A Derby To Forget

It will get better.

There is absolute nothing I want to remember about yesterday. Rooney's goal was a beauty but if I have to go through four very painful events to get to it, then No thank you, I'll pass.

I wish I could call Damon the vampire and he could do that vampire thing he does to make people forget.

But I will just have to live with it. Besides, If I forget that bad experience I will not fully appreciate and celebrate the better days that are surely coming.

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!

Yokohama F. Morinos vs Manchester United: Sponsored by Shinji Kagawa

If you watched the game you will understand why I say the it was sponsored by Kagawa! If AON were aware of the attention Kagawa would get, they would have tattooed AON on his forehead and not bother with branding the jerseys and the stadium!

SAF in 2009: Moyes is the Best

Back in 2009 club's website collected questions from celebrities that were directed towards Sir Alex.

Here is one of them which is also proof that Sir Alex believed in Moyes since then;

Who do you think is the best manager in the Premier League in terms of man-management and making the most of the resources available to him? Eamonn Holmes, TV presenter

Sir Alex Ferguson representing...

This is from February 2012.

They Got My Attention: Moyes, Sir Alex, Vidic + Rio

By: @Zamaradi_M

 

1. David Moyes

He had all my attention! First press conference as MUFC manager, which in my humble and very unbiased opinion, couldn't go any better!

On Baba Kai:

They already had that talk in which he told Rooney about the possibilities of overtaking Sir Charlton's goalscoring record. Rooney is only 52 goals away.

And it is now official that Rooney is not for sale and will continue to play for Manchester United. He didn't say for how long but fact that he will be there next season is all we care about. Where will he be in the 2014/2015 season? We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

On Sir Alex:

Sir Alex does not intimidate Moyes. In fact, he hopes the former Boss will be sitting at the Director's box!

On Scholes:

Moyes spent two hours on the phone with Paul Scholes who wants time to be with his family before he decides what to do but he has also been told that there will always be a place for him at Manchester United. Duh, like he didn't know!

By the way, two hours talking with Scholes! I bet he just broke one of Sir Alex's records right there and definitely set a new world record. Scholes talking for two hours! Impressive.

On Cristiano:

"This club is always interested in the best players."

And since Ronaldo is the best player then Manchester United is interested in him. And since Ronaldo is also interested in us ........ (you can figure out the rest of this story.)

Me: This guy really did his homework!

On Alcantara new signings:

Asked if he will have a new player before the pre season tour (between July 13th to August 6th) he didn't make any promises but said he'll try. Well, we can live with that.

On Classic quotes:

One of my worries was definitely cleared yesterday. You know those classic Sir Alex's quotes that we thought we were going to miss. Relax, Moyes got that part covered too. And just to give you a taste of what he has in store for us;

"I come to a club where success is tattooed across its badge."

 How about this?

"Old Trafford is the place you want to go."

Me: Moyes, how did you know? Of course it is THE place I want to go.

 Source: Headquarters

 

 

2. Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex was not at the press conference but the way Moyes replayed how he was offered the job, you just couldn't ignore Sir Alex!

I love how Sir Alex was Sir Alex when he first told him that he is going to be the next MUFC Manager. Apparently, Sir Alex asked him to his house which Moyes expected was to tell him that 'I am going to take one of your players.' This got me asking, so, Sir Alex did this when he was taking Rooney? Called Moyes and told him, 'I am going to take Rooney.' How bossy!

Okay, enough with recreating pasts. When Sir Alex told Moyes that he was going to retire this is how it all went down;

Sir Alex: I am going to retire.

Moyes: Yeah, when? *with I had that before look on his face*

Sir Alex: Next week.

Moyes: *Surprised face*

Sir Alex: And you're the next Manchester United Manager.

So, Sir Alex made Moyes an offer he couldn't wouldn't refuse! And that 'You're the next Manchester United manager' was so final! Like Moyes didn't have a choice. How could you blame him, it's Manchester United, we call you answer.

Me: Thank you Sir Alex for everything and thank you for Moyes.

 Source: Headquarters

3. Nemanja Vidic

Two things about Vidic, I like how he plays with no fear and the way he commands with just his presence, we couldn't possibly have a better Captain.

And the second thing is, don't we all agree that he could make one scary gangsta?

Back to non-fiction, as expected Captain Vidic was there for Moyes' press conference. He talked about the respect they had for Moyes even when he was with Everton, how players are excited to work with him and how they will do whatever they can to make sure that Moyes achieves what he wants to achieve with MUFC. I like that they put their desires aside and work on Moyes' and that they want to impress him. And since Moyes wants to win trophies, well, then trophies we are going to get.

Vidic also said that he has spoken with Rooney but it was not about his future. Could it be because his future will be just as his present which means no need to waste precious time on that?

And on Rooney he said;

"He's in very good shape, the best shape in the last five years."

I think this quote needs a little bit of explanation. What Vidic meant was the way he sees Rooney at training, he is in his best shape of the past five years. He did not mean that 2012/2013 was Rooney's best season in five years. Because that, even I would question!

Source: Sportsmole  and goal.com

Do you remember this look?

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.

MUFC Class of 2007: School kids

After a long campaign Manchester United were playing their very last game of the 2006/2007 season against West Ham. They have already won the title and would be crowned new champions (after two years of Chelsea's domination) after that match.

Unfortunately, they lost to West Ham by 0 - 1. But that was not a big deal as they had secured the trophy even before the match began. Apparently, Sir Alex would not have any of that as Wayne Rooney explains here;

“Most sides would be celebrating in the dressing-room, getting ready for the champagne and the photos. Not us. We’re staring at the floor like school kids, the manager giving us the ‘hairdryer'. After the rollicking it takes a while before everyone cheers up enough to put their Premier League-winning smiles back on.”

Read the full story here.

Class of 2007; School kids, their Daddy and Uncles.

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Another Tribute to the Greatest Manager ever, Sir Alex...

A collection of pictures and banners from fans to Thank The Boss of all Managers Sir Alex Ferguson. We said it all...

I know that these photos need no caption but had to point out that my country TANZANIA was represented at Old Trafford (vs Swansea).

 

After 26+ years of an amazing show, SAF takes a bow and curtains close! The world stands to applaud! Thank you Sir Alex.

2012/2013 season in pictures....

Signing of the season. Robin van Perfect himself!

MUFC shirt, Real Madrid scarf and a banner asking Ronaldo to come back and not score! How could Ronaldo break this kid's heart, and mine, and yours?

Number One at work! This save away to Real Madrid on February 13th is definitely one to be framed! 

Young Rafael at work!

SAF and his football God son after a Champions League clash at Bernabeu.

And about fathers, Little cute Lenny walking to the pitch with his father, our captain, players' DJ Evra during a league home game against Manchester City. How proud was 'Daddy' Evra!

On March 5th, Giggs made his 1000th appearance for both club and country. Here he is presented with No. 23 shirt to mark his 23rd consecutive appearance in MUFC's and league's top flight score sheet.

Nani reacting to his red card against Real Madrid. Was this the moment that cost us a spot in the Champions League quarter finals? We will never know!

The only red card in the league this season, to Young Rafael.

How do you forget RvP running to lift SAF when he scored after a ten matches drought?

Robin is just so full of energy! Anyways, anybody would lift Rooney if they received such an assist for what is a contender for the goal of the season (Robin's second goal against Aston Villa).

8th May 2013. 

9th May 2013.

Sir Alex walking to the pitch for his last ever match at Old Trafford as a manager.

Bring on the Champions!

Loved Young Rafael's T-shirt! What a tribute! It has the word 'THANK YOU' on top then a photo of him hugging SAF.

Chicharito's celebration were exceptional! I think he spent more time near the trophy than anybody else!

The Genius and The Godfather! Thank you and we will miss you.

Finally!!

The only reason this photo is in this list is because De Gea smiled! We all know how rare that smile is!

SAF's very last game as MUFC's coach! With Lindegaard's perfomance, De Gea had to scream some senses into him!

Scholes played his last game against West Brom. And how does Scholes bow out? With a yellow card. Stayed true to his style till the very last game. Respect.

We will end this post with a quote from Rio Ferdinand;

"We got OUR trophy back and we wanna win more. Next season we gon keep this trophy, don't worry about it."

A promise is a promise, right? Bring on 2013/2014!