Rafael's Young Graduation

Young before a player's name is used only for young players that showcase talent, ability and maturity beyond their young ages. Only one player can carry the title and will graduate upon arrival of a new prospect or disqualified if they fail to live up to the title for not less than six months. Being that we traditionally support players from when they are young, a 'Young' title can be given, on rare cases, at an early stage of a player's career.
 
Rules to Young are subject to change.
 
After that being said, join me in Congratulating Rafael on his graduation and for a job well done. The First ever Young Graduate, you did the title proud Rafael and good luck facing the world as a grown up.
 
Here is to remembering Rafael's journey as Young Rafael.
 


It all started with a very simple signature.

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.

(ManUtd vs Noisy Neighbors) vs Vidic match day conversation

Was just looking for something else when I saw this! Made me laugh. Vidic's replies are so on-point!

Throw Back Thursday: Red Devils Away Edition 1.1

By: @MUFCTanzania

We have seen Gerard Pique, Michael Owen and Louis Saha. Let us now see our Number 7, 6 and 5.

7. Ben Foster

Ben is one of Sir Alex's personal picks. SAF saw Ben when he went to watch his son play. For £1M he signed for MUFC and was sent on two seasons long very successful  loan to Watford. An impressed SAF called him back in 2007 where he served for the Red Army until his honorary discharge in 2010.

Ben left with two League Cup winners' medals to remind him of his 23 appearances and 10 clean sheets for Manchester United.

Ben is now playing for West Bromwich Albion.

Foster serving MUFC.

Foster celebrating with MUFC team mates.

 

No caption needed for this one.

6. Carlos Tevez

 From his signing to his departure, Carlos Tevez's stay at MUFC was an eventful one! Signed in 2007 and choose Number 32. His first goal for MUFC was against Chelsea and went on celebrate 33 more while playing 99 games. If fans had the power to keep a player, Tevez would definitely not leave in 2009.

Carlos has two Premier League, One FA cup community shield, one Champions League and One FIFA Club world cup to prove that his two seasons with MUFC were truly eventful.

Tevez is now playing for Manchester City.

Tevez 'training' with Rooney.

Tevez celebrating with fans

Carlos Tevez.

5. Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov, or as we would come to nick name him Berbatrick. Berbatov scored four hat tricks (or better) in his four years at Old Trafford. Manchester City were also rumored to have wanted the striker but he was quoted saying; " I would not even think of Manchester City." Berbatov was a loyal soldier to MUFC, probably one of the 'loyalest'we have had lately.

As he was leaving MUFC, we are sure he did not regret choosing us in 2008. Seriously, who would have given him two Premier League, Two FA Community Shield, One League Cup and One FIFA Club world cup in just four seasons?

Dimitar is now playing for Fulham.

Berbatov training with MUFC

Berbatrick celebrating a goal with Valencia

Berbatrick

Coming soon: Edition 1.2

UPDATE:

Apparently I missed a memo that running a blog is a serious business! Sorry, could not finish the list yesterday. Next Thursday we will have from Number 4 to 1.... Don't miss... Stay United Red Soldiers